England vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test, Day 3: Start delayed due to rain

ICYMI >> Day 2 action in pics
* 16:40 IST: The only good news coming in is that the forecast is much better for the next two days (Sunday and Monday). So, we still can potentially have a great finish to this contest.
* 16:25 IST: Weather Updates -- No change in status as it continues to rain in Manchester.
* 16:10 IST: Weather Updates -- It's still raining steadily in Manchester. And the prospects of any action before lunch appeared unlikely.
As we wait for more updates on Manchester weather, let’s read what Ben Stokes said about Jofra Archer:
"We really need to be there to support Jofra right now. Obviously he's a big talking point and he is by himself because of everything else going on at the moment. It's making sure that it doesn't feel like he's by himself. The worst thing we could do right now as a team is just leave him and see him in five or six days' time. It's all good being there for people when things are going well and smoothly but what really comes through is how you operate with someone when they need you the most."
* Rain delays start of Day 3
Poor weather has delayed the start of the third day of the second Test with the West Indies trailing England by 437 runs at Old Trafford in Manchester. Kraigg Brathwaite (6*) and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph (14*) were due to resume after the West Indies reached 32/1 at the close on the second day. England had declared their first innings on 469/9. Rain has been forecast for much of the day in Manchester.
* 15:30 IST: Weather Updates -- It's very cloudy over Old Trafford right now. We can expect a long delay today.

* 15:20 IST: UPDATES -- We will have a delayed start today. The covers are firmly on at Old Trafford.

* 15:10 IST: Weather Updates -- The conditions in Manchester are not good. The forecast for rain was accurate and the wet weather will have a say in today's proceedings for sure.
* 15:00 IST:Bad News! It's raining in Manchester.
* Check out Day 2 highlights below:

Welcome once again to Timesofindia.com's continued coverage of international cricket's return after the forced COVID-19 break. The ongoing three-match Test series between England and West Indies is well into the second Test, where the Joe Root-led hosts have their noses in front heading into day three today at Old Trafford.
Day-2 Recap: Ben Stokes' impressive 176 took England to an imposing first-innings score of 469/9 declared. After that, the West Indies faced a tricky hour to bat until stumps and lost John Campbell to the recalled Sam Curran to end the day at 32-1.
In England's impressive first innings led by Stokes, Dom Sibley too scored a century (120) and put on 260 runs with Stokes after England had been in trouble at 81-3. Off-spinner Roston Chase starred for the Windies with a five-wicket haul (5/172).
Sibley's hundred was one of the slowest in Tests by an England batsman, the opener batting for 471 minutes -- nearly eight hours -- to complete a 312-ball century featuring a mere 5 fours.