Kimble in form

Leg spinner Anil Kumble warmed up for next week's second test against England at Lord's by completing a four wicket haul yesterday…

Leg spinner Anil Kumble warmed up for next week's second test against England at Lord's by completing a four wicket haul yesterday but it was the only real bright spot for India on a day when they again played second fiddle to a county side. Led from the front by their captain, Australian former test bats man Dean Jones, Derbyshire, resuming on 80 for three, went on to reach 409 on the second day of their four day game.

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