If you're still here, I commend you. As you might have guessed, the game has has been abandoned, washed out - a great shame for all connected with Cricket Ireland.

Our next live action will be on 21 May at Lord's, for England's first Test against New Zealand. Stick with us between now and then, though, it could be a lively couple of weeks in English cricket.

BBC Radio Test Match Special

Right, it seems like we're unlikely to get any cricket for some time, so I am going to take my leave for a little while. Keep listening to TMS, where they have assembled a journalists panel to discuss the future of Peter Moores.

The DJ is playing Whiskey In The Jar. When it rains, the DJ really has to earn his money. He's set for a day of only playing tunes between overs, perhaps when a wicket falls too. When there's a delay, he has to go through the whole record collection.

Stephen: "Home nations" style tournament involving Scotland even better idea. ECB not interested in helping development.

Next to no-one in the stands now, they've seen the iceberg. Can't imagine we'll be having play for quite some time.

Alan Lewis
Former Ireland batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"Ireland have had an established team for some time, but what would be great would be if they had 18 players pressing for selection. That would keep every player on their toes."

Matt Weekes: Shame weathers stopped play, it's a great opportunity for the young players to show what there made of, especially Jason Roy.

Even fewer people in the stands now, which tells me that the rain is set for a while. I wonder how busy the barstaff are.

Nick Compton
England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"I remember Finn taking 6-100 in the Ashes a couple of years ago. He went for a few runs and almost got criticised because he had gone for too many runs. I understand that because England's ethos at that stage was to be very controlled and disciplined. But look at Australia when they had Brett Lee. He just ran in and bowled fast and took wickets. Steven has a lot to offer England. He should be told to go out there bowl fast and if you for a few we don't mind."

Nick Ball: Excellent idea on TMS, why not make the ODIs at the end of the summer a tri-series including Ireland?

There's a couple of unfortunate members of security staff being asked to stand in the middle, guarding the square. What from, I'm not sure. The stands are emptying.

Nick Compton
England batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"It was an indifferent start from Mark Wood, trying to find his feet. He can swing the ball at good pace and he is an exciting prospect. Conditions today could really show his credentials and I thought Steven Finn was impressive.

"He has had a bit of criticism recently, but he is tall and can bowl in this 90mph area."

Alan Lewis
Former Ireland batsman on BBC Test Match Special

"This was one window for the game that England had because they are playing seven ODIs at the back end of the year.

"If Ireland could come into the arena of a three-team triangular series that would be a wonderful way of having the same amount of cricket but getting them involved. It wouldn't be a reward for Ireland but it would bring more interest into those games."

David Gibson: Village cricketers have sympathy with England and Ireland. You spend all week getting a side together then it rains!!

More sheets coming on.

If this match is abandoned or heavily affected by the weather (that's premature chat at the moment, but I'm just throwing it out there), you can't help but feel sorry for all those connected with Cricket Ireland. They get precious few of these big fixtures and it would be a great shame to see it washed out.

Adam Rogers: The England top order today is probably better than the one we had in the World Cup, and its supposed to be our reserve team?

Antman01: Why is Bresnan in this England side? That is not thinking of the future. England's baffling selection continues.

Mike Ball: Would like to see this England ODI team stay the same for a little while. Give the young guys a chance to show what they can do.

There are huge, white sheets covering the square and the bowlers' run-ups. The rain isn't heavy enough to drive every soul from the stands, but they breed them tough in Ireland. The outfield started wet and might not take much more water.

Andrew White
Former Ireland all-rounder

"It was obviously a very important toss. You like to see a day like we had two years ago when we had an even contest but in these conditions it is going to be a real struggle for Ireland.

"James Taylor comes across as a very nice fellow. He is an energetic batsman and has done very well for himself. He was one of the success stories for England from a poor World Cup."

That's all a little disappointing isn't it? The 18 overs we've had were quite-action packed, with this new-look England attack performing well. Ireland, on the other hand, have disappointed with the bat.