Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul displayed fine concentration and technique to take India to 46-0 in overcast, seam-bowler friendly conditions, during a rain-shortened opening session of the second Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

Rohit was 35 not out and Rahul unbeaten on 10 with not even England great James Anderson, passed fit following a thigh injury scare, able to make a breakthrough in the 18.4 overs that were possible before rain led to an early lunch afer home captain Joe Root won the toss.