India vs Leicestershire Day 1 Highlights: India 246/8 as rain causes early stumps in Leicester

First real sign of aggression from Kohli as he goes after Bumrah and slashes him over the slips for a four. This is the first time in red-ball cricket that Bumrah has bowled to Kohli. And what a first over it has been. India 104/5 in 30 overs as Kohli reached 15 off 41 balls.

Jasprit Bumrah returns for his second spell but his start isn't promising as he concedes five wides. Way out of Bharat's reach as the ball pitches on the corner of the pitch and beats the slip cordon to go rolling onto the ropes behind. With that, the 100 comes up for India. 

The rain has stopped and the hover cover has been taken off. Which means, that albeit after a short rain delay, we are back with the action as India resume their first innings at 90/5 on Day 1. Kohli takes strike after lunch and he plays the first ball of the session from Sakande to Bumrah at mid-on.

We are 10 minutes past the start of the second session but still continue to wait since it is raining in Leicester. The covers are still on and although not much is known, the broadcast has a huge 'RAIN' sign displayed on the screen.

As the players take the lunch break, the live visuals aren't too encouraging. Rain was expected in the day and the commentators on air repeatedly mentioned the possibility of showers at some point during the day. Unfortunately, it seems as if the rain has come a little early. The pitch is currently covered by the Hover Cover. We are waiting for an official update.

While the rest of the Indian batters got out playing shots, Virat Kohli has batted patiently. He has faced 32 balls, the second most in the innings after Rohit Sharma, and although he has scored only 9 runs, Kohli has looked in control of his innings. No false shot, no plays and misses. And most importantly, he has left balls well outside off.  

21-year-old Roman Walker, who is yet to play a First-Class game has dismissed India stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Hanuma Vihari and Ravindra Jadeja. It's a story he would proudly tell his grandkids. He got Rohit out playing his favourite pull shot before getting Vihari out caught behind. The Jadeja wicket though takes the cake as the ball landed in line, kept coming back in and thudded on to the batter's pads. A dream spell from the youngster.

KS Bharat brings out a beautiful cover drive, gets four to end the first session. India 90/5 at lunch on Day 1 against Leicestershire. Not the kind of session India would have wanted to have but that's what practice matches are about, eh? The top order failed to fire as Rohit and Gill fell after starts, while Vihari, Iyer and Jadeja departed cheaply. Leicestershire have used the overcast sky and the grassy pitch to their advantage. First session belonged to the hosts, but with Virat Kohli still batting, India would breathe slightly easy. 

And some would say it's the right decision. With India five down, Kohli and KS Bharat have bided their time and playing for lunch. Kohli has played the waiting game well, scoring 9 off 32 balls, including two fours. Bharat is 2 off 14 but no one would mind.

Terrific comeback by Roman Walker, who after getting hit for a four, gets Ravindra Jadeja out the very next ball. Pitches in line and comes back in to rap Jadeja on the pad. It looked stone dead and the finger was raised immediately. Brilliant from Walker, who now has Rohit, Vihari and Jadeja. India in serious trouble at 82/5

Consecutive boundaries for India. Virat Kohli drives Sakande and gets a four wide of gully. Next ball, first of the second over, Ravindra Jadeja connects a crisp straight drive.

Plenty of bounce there for Prasidh Krishna, so much so that it beats wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, not once but twice. Five wides and Four byes as finally runs begin to flow for India. Ravindra Jadeja takes strike and he gets going immediately as well. Gets a thick outside edge to pick up a boundary and times the ball well to pick up three runs. India 72/4 after 22 overs.

First wicket of the match for Prasidh Krishna, who gets Shreyas Iyer out caught behind. India in trouble at 55/4. Fuller delivery, and Iyer's eyes light up. He goes for an ambitious drive but the ball nicks the inside edge and lands in Rishabh Pant's gloves. An 11-ball duck for Iyer.

Another wicket goes down for India as Hanuma Vihari edges to give Roman Walker his second wicket. First Rohit and now Vihari, two really goo wickets to get for young Walker. Kohli is joined by Shreyas Iyer. India 54/3 after 18 overs.

Huge cheer from the crowd as out walks Virat Kohli. After two dot balls balls, Kohli gets off the mark and what a way to do. Tucks the ball off his pads and gets a four. Poor fielding at fine leg allows the ball to go to the boundary, but it's runs nonetheless. 

Roman Walker with a big wickets as he gets Rohit Sharma out to the pull shot. Hurries on to Rohit as he goes for the pull shot. Top edges it and the ball was safely pouched by Sakande at midwicket. Rohit's rather uncomfortable stay comes to an end. He goes for 25. India 50/2 after 16 overs.

Hanuma Vihari is taking his time reaching 3 off 15 while Rohit Sharma is 25 off 45. Together, they have brought up India to their 50 inside 15 overs. One wicket down, 50 up. India won't mind this start.

However, he doesn't connect it as well as he would have liked to. Prasidh rushes on to him, and although Rohit got in position early, he wasn't in full control of it. As the ball was cut iff just near the boundary, Rohit and Vihari complete three runs.

Davis bowls at good length but Rohit decided to punish it. Rocked onto his backfoot and crashed the ball through the off side for a delightful boundary. Takes a single the next ball. In between overs, Bumrah was seen having a word with Rohit, possibly talking about the blow on the box. India 45/1 after 12 overs.

The commentators just announced on air that R Ashwin has indeed landed in Leicestershire, which means there is a big possibility that he takes part in this warm-up in some capacity. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna replaces Jasprit Bumrah. Begins well as he squares up Rohit first ball. 

First wicket down for India as Shubman Gill edges Davis to Pant. Almost an apologetic catch from the wicketkeeper there but none the less, a breakthrough for Leicestershire. India 35/1 in 9.1 overs

Brilliant from Bumrah to pitch the ball up but equally delightful strokeplay from Gill, who drives his India teammate down the ground for a beautiful four. That's the fourth time Gill has found the boundary. Nine overs gone and India have progressed well to move to 35/0. 

An excellent over by Bumrah to Rohit comes to an end. The last ball caught Rohit's edge but the ball went along the ground, beat the slip cordon into the boundary. Rohit moves to 13* off 26, Gill 16* off 21 as India reach 29/0 after 7 overs.

Vicious movement for Bumrah, off the pitch, as the ball hits Rohit flat on the box. Rohit goes down, Pant and Gill walk up to check on him. Out come the physio and thankfully, everything looks fine. Rohit has a look at his box and we continue with the proceedings.

Bumrah is easily the more threatening of the two bowlers but so far it's been nothing alarming for either Rohit or Gill. Both batters help themselves to another boundary each. Rohit drive Bumrah for his first four, while Gill whipped David of his legs for his third boundary. India have raced to 24/0 after 6 overs. Gill 15* off 17, Rohit 9* off 19