After hours of heavy rain there are positive signs of possible play as ground staff start to peel off the covers
A roller is applied to the pitch as umpires Rudi Koertzen and Arani Jayaprakash make a series of inspections
In a bizarre turn of events the authorities request the use of a helicopter to attempt to dry a number of wet areas
Fans waiting for some action are treated to the spectacle of Mahendra Dhoni and Irfan Pathan taking an unscheduled flight
Andrew Flintoff takes time to look at the sodden outfield with Andrew Strauss and India's Virender Sehwag
Irfan Pathan attempts to keep the spectators happy - signing autographs while the umpires make yet another inspection
The umpires eventually announce the match is to be abandoned as the surface is unsuitable for action
Following the announcement there are ugly scenes as a section of fans start to set fire to advertising hoardings
As the situation escalates a section of Indian fans start to break through fences in an attempt to enter the playing area
Three policemen are among at least 12 people who are injured in the disturbing scenes in Guwahati
England's players watch as the trouble continues - they will soon head to Jamshedpur for the next encounter against India
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