Postpublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
This is Sunday's forecast at the moment.
That looks wet to me.
However other weather sites suggest Sunday is not quite as bad.
It's likely to be a waiting game.
Summary
Play resumed at 14:45 BST before rain returned at 17:00 and no further play possible
Brook drops Marsh on 31 - tough chance at short leg
Labuschagne caught behind off Root for fine 111 - given on review
Australia lead five-match series 2-1 and will retain Ashes if England fail to win
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Postpublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Postpublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
This is the BBC weather forecast for Old Trafford today.
Doesn't look encouraging, does it?
What's the weather like?published at 08:06 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Alright, alright, I know you want to know what the weather is doing.
My feed of Old Trafford doesn't come through until a bit later, but our office is about three miles from the ground.
It's wet I'm afraid. It's absolutely hammering down currently.
I live about 15 miles from Old Trafford and I woke up to rain smashing against the window. It has got lighter at times, but it has fell consistently.
Postpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
Morning!
England had another brilliant day on Friday and reduced Australia to 113-4 at stumps, a lead of 162 runs.
However, heavy rain is forecast for Old Trafford on Saturday. It's slightly better on Sunday but also pretty wet.
Will we see enough play for Ben Stokes' side to force a result?
Postpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 22 July 2023
The Ashes are on the line.
England have played brilliantly to work themselves into a superb position.
But they are now relying on the weather playing ball to set up a famous finish at The Oval next week.
Will it?
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