ALEX Hales' One Day International debut for England has been put on hold after the weather washed out the first match against India in Bristol.
The Notts batsman was all set to open the batting on debut, after skipper Alastair Cook confirmed Hales would partner him at the top of the order.
But the forecast always looked iffy and so it proved as the rain fell steadily throughout the morning, and got heavier at times, and so the toss was never taken.
Despite a 3.47pm cut-off to get a match started and 20 overs a side minimum played, a decision was taken at 1.30pm to call it a day.
The two teams, and Hales and Outlaws team-mate Harry Gurney, will try again on Wednesday in Cardiff before coming to Nottingham on Saturday for a 10.30am start in the third ODI at Trent Bridge.
