2nd Test: Day 3 washout frustrates England, West Indies in Manchester

England, trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, now have only two days left to force a victory.

Rain prevented any play on the third day of the second cricket Test between England and West Indies in Manchester on Saturday. England, trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, now have only two days left to force a victory.

Manchester was gloomy and covered by dark clouds on Saturday. (ICC)

West Indies will resume Sunday morning on 32/1 in reply to England’s first innings 469/9 declared, with Kraigg Brathwaite six not out and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph unbeaten on 14. Opener John Campbell fell for 12 on Friday, trapped leg before by Sam Curran.

Ben Stokes top-scored in England’s innings with 176 - his 10th Test century - while Dom Sibley hit 120, his second ton. Jos Buttler also made 40 and Dom Bess finished unbeaten on 31. Off-spinner Roston Chase was the most effective West Indies bowler. He took 5/172 and pacer Kemar Roach picked up 2/58.

West Indies won the first test in Southampton by four wickets. The third and final match is also in Manchester.