Rain delays start at Headingley

12 April 2012

Heavy rain delayed the start of the NatWest Series between England and West Indies at Headingley today.

England, without star batsman Kevin Pietersen due to an Achilles injury, are hoping to build on their 3-2 one-day series win in the Caribbean.

Having also comprehensively defeated the tourists in the recent two-match Test series in England, Andrew Strauss' team are looking to develop further momentum in the build-up to the Ashes, which begins in just under seven weeks.

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