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Looking at the radar, it would seem that once this band of wet stuff passes, we might be dry for the rest of the day. I suspect the light might be an issue, mind.
Summary
England win three-Test series 2-0
Rain allows 12.2 overs on final day
Match abandoned at 17:10 BST
Karunaratne 37*, Silva 17*
Anderson takes only wicket of day
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Dave Hewer: This is what happens when you try and play test cricket so far south. Come crawling back to Chester le Street…
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Image source, ReutersThe umpires will inspect at 14:30, presumably to see if that puddle is deep enough to swim in. My fear is that once it's dry enough to play, we'll be hit with another shower.
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How's stat?!published at 14:05 British Summer Time 13 June 2016
Andrew Samson
BBC Test Match Special statistician"This is the first time in eight Tests in England that it has reached the fifth day."
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Is it only cricketers that can use heavy rain as an excuse not to work?
Dan
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I really fear for the immediate prospect of play. In theory there are still lots of overs to be bowled in this Test, but getting back out there is the issue. Very bleak.
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That really is an incredible use for a cricket bat. It's got me wondering what other things cricket equipment could be used for. I'm not talking about things you can buy - stumps as loo-roll holders, bats as coatpegs - but things you have devised. A box that doubles as a bowl, perhaps?
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This is from Kevin and it's quite outstanding...
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BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Reuters"It's absolutely hosing it down now."
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Mr H: Hopefully rain will clear just in time for umpires & players to take tea?
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On the wall of the commentary box at Old Trafford, there used to be a rain scale, devised by the Lancashire players. I remember that one, the lightest, involved a naughty word, one that would get me the sack. In there were Rodsville, Arizona and Armageddon. I'd say we were at about a seven now - the sort that bounces off your head.
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Richard Towers: Will Kusal Mendis be timed out for not making it to the crease in time?
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Absolutely belting down at HQ now. Are there enough champagne corks to stick together to make a life raft? It might be needed.
Postpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 13 June 2016
Henry Blofeld
BBC Test Match Special"It has completely set in now - there is no break in the clouds. I fear this could be curtains."
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Here's the Anderson wicket, pinning Silva leg before with a hooping in-ducker as the batsman shouldered arms. A mate of mine once went to watch England play Argentina in Switzerland and left when England were 2-1 down. They won 3-2. This was a leave as bad as that.
Postpublished at 13:44
David, can you be our weather man please? Regular updates on conditions, clouds, champagne consumption and daft ties.
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