Wet weather helps England maintain unbeaten record

THE unpredictable weather ensured England head into the Ashes unbeaten this year after the final day’s play of the fourth Test against India was rained off at The Oval.

Incessant morning rain prevent play starting at the scheduled time of 11am, with England resuming on 114 without loss a lead of 121.

Chances of a positive result in this match were already slim after India closed to within seven runs of England's first innings 515.