ENGLAND made a solid, if unspectacular start to the First Test against India in Chennai today.After winning the toss and deciding to bat England had progressed to 63 without loss from 27 overs.

ENGLAND made a solid, if unspectacular start to the First Test against India in Chennai today.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat England had progressed to 63 without loss from 27 overs.

Openers Andrew Strauss and Essex's Alastair Cook were both on 31 not out at lunch.