Postpublished at 23:04 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Here's the forecast for the rest of the day which looks like things will brighten up. I'm aware that makes me sound like my dad on every family holiday we ever had.
Summary
Root & Bairstow fall to new ball
Root superbly caught for 83
Malan 55* - dropped on 34
Stoneman 24, Vince 25, Cook 39
Crane makes debut; Woakes injured
Australia lead 3-0 in five-Test series
Postpublished at 23:04 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
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My colleague, feeling positive, has predicted 10 wickets in the match for Nathan Lyon.
Crane's first-class recordpublished at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 22:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special commentatorMason Crane's middle name is Sidney, which is apt.
Toss delayedpublished at 22:58 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Bit grim out at the SCG, I'm afraid. The toss has been delayed.The TV types are currently sheltering under huge umbrellas.
Postpublished at 22:55 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport in Sydney
Image source, BBC SportGrim. Can't see how we start on time.
Postpublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialI didn't think they should have picked Crane originally. But, given the tour party they have, yes he should play. He has impressed England - he is sparky, he is up for it, he loves the challenge.
Postpublished at 22:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has handed a bashful Mason Crane his Test cap.
"If I could give you any advice - take a minute today, soak it all up and love every minute. Trust me, when it goes, you'll miss it."
Image source, Getty ImagesTMS on airpublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
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From the press boxpublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
Crane makes England debutpublished at 22:48 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
The big news for England is that Mason Crane will be making his Test debut today, with Chris Woakes missing because of a side strain.
He made his first-class debut aged 18 for Hampshire and his first wicket was the tremendously handy scalp of Kumar Sangakkara.
He played grade cricket for Sydney club Gordon last winter, taking 45 wickets and earning himself a call-up to the New South Wales team.
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Hello! If you're still with us, then I congratulate you on your hardiness and tenacity.
Welcome to our coverage of the fifth and final Ashes Test of this series. England, having performed well on a rubbish pitch in Melbourne, will be hoping to build on that performance. Australia, boosted by the return of Mitch Starc, will be cranking the pace up a notch as they search for a 4-0 series win.
Postpublished at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2018
England have now gone nine Tests without a win in Australia.
The Ashes are already gone, but can they salvage something from the final Test?
Image source, PA