Postpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
That's the best way to come back into the match. Perry smashes a four off the first ball after the restart.
Summary
Australia lead multi-format series 4-2
4pts for Test win, 2pts for draw
Postpublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Postpublished at 15:44
So we had an almost four-hour delay, and we might not be out for long but we have some action.
Remember, Australia are on 15-2, a lead of 121 runs.
Postpublished at 15:38
Kalika Mehta
BBC Sport at Canterbury"It seems incredible that play is set to get under way again here in Kent after the apocalypse seemed to be upon us.
“The groundstaff have done an excellent job in the clearing the playing field, undoubtedly one of the definite advantages of playing all of this series seven matches at county grounds.
“With further rain looking possible the crowd has thinned considerably but there are still a fair few who braved the weather to stay on and cheer both sides.”
Image source, Kalika MehtaWelcome backpublished at 15:34
Where were we? Good news. It has stopped raining in Canterbury and we are set to restart play at 15:45 BST.
Signing off... for nowpublished at 12:07
The rain is teeming down in Canterbury now - it's the type of rain which soaks you through. So, we're heading off now and will return when we have some play. In the meantime, stay tuned to TMS for their Left-Handers XI debate.
Hopefully we'll see you soon!
Image source, PAThunder and lightningpublished at 12:06
Kalika Mehta
BBC Sport at Canterbury"The bright flash of lightning is following by a massive stomach-churning sound of thunder, not once but twice.
"It sent number of groundstaff who were putting on extra covers running, leaving one solitary man to finish the job.
"As the sky blackens, It is not looking good at all for further play."
Hats fantasticpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
At least someone is finding the funnies from an Australian perspective despite their poor start
Image source, Getty ImagesLeft-handers XIpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match Special"Chris Gayle is a legend... imagining a team with him opening up, Sobers in the middle and Wasim with the ball."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
#bbccricket
Left-handers XIpublished at 11:51
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match Special"I used to love watching Neil Fairbrother bat for Lancashire in the 80s and 90s. He's been mentioned a couple of times."
Image source, Getty ImagesLeft-handers XIpublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Charles Dagnall
BBC Test Match Special"Alastair Cook has 9,000 Test runs but you wouldn't pay to watch him bat, would you?"
Left-handers XIpublished at 11:49
Ebony Rainford-Brent
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match Special"I think Lucy Pearson should be in the XI. She was one of England's best bowlers, she was quick."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 13 August 2015
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 11:46
Over on Test Match Special, they are putting together their Best Left-Handed XI...
Weather updatepublished at 11:45
Rain stops playpublished at 11:44
The rain is getting heavier at Canterbury - not looking good for an imminent resumption.
get involved Get Involved #bbccricketpublished at 11:43
We are talking about your favourite left-handed cricketers. And there is a lot of love for David Gower.
Bad light stops playpublished at 11:35
Kalika Mehta
BBC Sport at Canterbury"The crowd were bracing themselves for the incoming rain but instead it’s bad light that takes the players off the pitch and you can see the disappointment on the England players' faces as they troop off."
Morning scoreboardpublished at 11:34
Aus 15-2 (7.3 overs)
Lanning 0*, Perry 9*
Brunt 4-1-9-2, Shrubsole 3.3-2-2-0
Aus 15-2 (lead by 121)published at 11:32
England reluctantly drag themselves from the field - they've had a superb 30 minutes. Katherine Brunt bowling one of the best bowling spells seen this summer. James Anderson would be proud of some of the deliveries sent down by the Yorkie.