Rain halts England's series-clinching push at Lord's

Rain halted England's push for a series-clinching victory over Pakistan on the third day of the second Test at Lord's, with no play possible before lunch on Saturday. The umpires planned an inspection at 1:15 p.m. local time, provided there was no further rain, as conditions began to ease. England, seeking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, is in a commanding position at 81 for 3 in their second innings. Their overall lead of 261 runs is more than Pakistan has managed in three completed innings so far this series. The hosts dismissed Pakistan for a meagre 110 on Friday, with seamer Ollie Robinson returning remarkable figures of 4 for 11 in just 13 overs.