Then in the next over, Kumble struck, trapping Paul Collingwood leg before wicket for 0. Suddenly, things were turning India's way, though late in the day.
Collingwood was beaten by the quicker delivery from Kumble that went straight, catching the right-hander in front of the stumps.
Two wickets for three runs in the space of nine deliveries saw England being reduced to 255 for 4 after 78 overs.
Ryan Sidebottom walked in as the night-watchman as England looked to preserve their top batsmen in the wake of fading light.
A few more minutes later the players again walked off, bad light signaling the end of the day's play.
At close on day one, England were 268 for 4 in 80.3 overs. More than an hour's play was lost to rain and bad light.
India in the United Kingdom 2007