Inspection at 14:20 BSTpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
The umpires will take a fifth look at the outfield at 14:20 BST.
The words "put us out of our misery" spring to mind...
Summary
Captains agree draw at 18:05 BST
Eng 110-4: Crawley 53, Abbas 2-28
Sibley & Crawley add 91 for 2nd wicket
153.3 overs bowled in match
Ninth shortest Test in England
Rain delays start by four hours
Pakistan 236: Rizwan 72, Broad 4-56
England lead three-Test series 1-0
Second Test, Ageas Bowl
Inspection at 14:20 BSTpublished at 13:49 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
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The umpires have said that the outfield is drying well but there is still concern about the bowlers' run-ups.
Inspection at 13:40 BSTpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
The umpires will inspect for the fourth time at 13:40 BST.
Matt has told us that the groundstaff have been painting the crease lines, so we may get some play this afternoon.
Cheerio for nowpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
We're going to leave it there for now - we'll be back with updates as and when there's something to say. Hopefully we'll have some positive news soon.
While we're gone you can follow live text and radio commentary from the Bob Willis Trophy here. Yorkshire and England's Dawid Malan is closing in on a double century against Derbyshire.
See you soon.
What are Pakistan really saying in the field?published at 12:14 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
One of the main features of the 10 overs we saw yesterday's was Pakistan's vibrancy and volume levels in the field.
We've asked Test Match Special's Aatif Nawaz to explain exactly what Azhar Ali's side are saying.
Have a watch.
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The covers that come out from the side of the hover cover have been rolled up on one side already with the groundstaff set to look at the other side next.
Inspection at 12:50 BSTpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
The umpires will take a further look in just over 40 minutes.
This Test match feels like it's been going on for about a month...
More from Azhar Mahmood...published at 12:05 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
If you enjoyed the first part of Azhar Mahmood's bowling masterclass then try and master this skill too...
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Simon Mann
BBC Test Match SpecialThe groundstaff are going to have a job to prepare the pitch for Friday's final Test here. I did see them out there this morning working on it when the covers were off. It's two strips to the left of this one.
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It's been an interesting few days for TMS producer Adam Mountford too.
We showed you yesterday how he dealt with the pace of Wasim Akram and the spin of Shane Warne on Saturday night but last night saw him bowled by TMS statistician Andy Zaltzman.
The highs never last long in sport, Adam.
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It appears to have stopped raining at the Ageas Bowl.
The groundstaff are back out and are clearing the rain off the covers while others are pitchforking one of the bowlers' run ups.
The umpires are still set to take another look at 12:00 BST.
How to bowl with Azhar Mahmoodpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
During the lengthy delay yesterday former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood gave Aggers a bowling masterclass.
The results were pretty mind blowing.
Have a watch below.
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End of twitter postIf there is any play, what can be gained?published at 11:43 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
England threw batting consultant and former top-order batsman Jonathan Trott in front of the media last night. He was asked what England could gain from today's play - with a draw almost inevitable:
"A lot of momentum going into the next game," he responded. "We’ve taken momentum from the last game, how we finished there and the win we had.
"It’s important we don’t just see it as a day to bat out or to walk away with a draw and still be 1-0 up – there is still some work to be done against the new ball in the morning.
"Let’s just make sure we get the job done – we’ve seen strange things happen in cricket."
Image source, Getty ImagesFollow the Bob Wills Trophypublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
Eight of the nine Bob Willis games have play at the moment with just Hampshire v Surrey delayed.
You can follow live text and radio commentary over here.
Image source, BBC SportWhat did you miss yesterday?published at 11:35 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
At least the 10.2 overs we did see were thoroughly entertaining.
Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas were superb in the five overs they got with the ball.
Out or not out?published at 11:30 British Summer Time 17 August 2020
Let's help Henry out.
Thumbs up for out, thumbs down for not out.
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Dom Bess on working with captain Joe Root: "We try and bounce ideas off. He challenges me on the field - we're on a similar level chatting about fields. It's a great relationship and hopefully it will keep going. You've got to be adaptable to the pitch and what the team needs."
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All of the groundstaff are currently back in their shed with the rain still falling at the Ageas Bowl.
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialWe've seen the whole array of groundstaff tools this morning.
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More from England spinner Dom Bess on TMS: "I've settled into things in the team. This summer I don't feel I have been involved as much, the big thing is people don't realise how good our seamers are. I feel like I have been bowling really nicely, the main thing is creating chances. I feel like I am in a really good space."