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England vs West Indies, 3rd Test Day 4, As it happened: Rain washes out entire day’s play in Manchester
England vs West Indies, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score: Rain has washed Day of the final Test between England and West Indies in Manchester. West Indies will resume on 10/2 tomorrow, with England needing eight wickets to wrap up the series. Earlier, rain had stopped briefly in the afternoon and an official inspection was supposed to take place at 19:30 IST. However, about 45 minutes before the inspection time, it began raining heavily, doing enough damage to call the day off. England are on the cusp of a sensational comeback to win the series against West Indies. After a poor performance in the first Test in Southampton, the Joe Root-led side has bounced back strongly and on the 4th day of the 3rd Test, they just need eight wickets to win. It is up to West Indies to chase down the target of 399, which looks a really difficult task against Stuart Broad & Co.Follow live cricket score and updates of England vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 4:
20:50 hrs IST
Day 4 washed out, BOOOOO...
Well, there we have it, the official confirmation has come. Day 4 of the third Test between England and West Indies has been washed out. West Indies will resume on 10/2 tomorrow, with England needing eight wickets to wrap up the series. Earlier, rain had stopped briefly in the afternoon and an official inspection was supposed to take place at 19:30 IST. However, about 45 minutes before the inspection time, it began raining heavily, doing enough damage to call the day off. The forecast for tomorrow is better, but it’s the UK rains we’re talking about. How trustworthy can they be? We shall find out tomorrow.
20:40 hrs IST
Weather beginning to clear up but...
... with more rain predicted towards the evening, it should be the final nail in the coffin as far as today’s play is concerned. The outfield has plenty of water and with more rain on the horizon, Day 4 should be a complete washout. We are into the scheduled tea interval.
20:05 hrs IST
Can West Indies bat the whole day tomorrow?
Assuming today is washed out, do you think West Indies can find a way to not lose eight wickets in the day tomorrow? With Stuart Broad’s tail up, the most common answer in no. But it’s the West Indies we’re talking about. They have done unthinkable things in the past. In 2016 in Jamaica, India needed to pick six wickets in three sessions, with West Indies trailing by 256 runs. In the end, a Roston Chase century saw West Indies to safety. Can something of this be repeated?
19:25 hrs IST
More rain...
Whatever little progress the groundsmen had made, has been thwarted by the rain. This is when the inspection was supposed to take place, but alas! Not happening. With more rain on forecast, it’ll be a miracle to see any play at all. Slim chances of Broad taking his 500th Test scalp today.
18:50 hrs IST
Rain returns
Oh dear! Bad timing, Manchester. 45 minutes before the official inspection time, rain returns. Well, that dry spell did not last long and we are back to the old scenes. The covers are out and they’re protecting the pitch. Another long wait begins.
18: 30 hrs IST
Mopping procedures underway, inspection at 19:30 IST
The Super Soppers are out there and the mopping process has begun at The Old Trafford. However, pictures suggest there are plenty of puddles on the ground and this will take some time to clean up properly. However, as you may be aware, we haven’t seen the last of rain today. We’re also hearing that there will be an official inspection in an hour’s time, provided there is no further rain.
18:15 hrs IST
Some good news...
As per the latest bit of information coming our way, rain has stopped for now and a few groundsmen have made their way to the ground. However, the task at hand is a tough one, and it will take some time to “restore order”. More rain anytime later will only spoil whatever progress would’ve been made by then.
17:50 hrs IST
Bit of sun expected in the afternoon...
... but we wouldn’t get out expectations too high. Even if the rain eases, it will take time for the groundmen to make the outfield match-ready. It’s still raining at the Old Trafford so there’s plenty of uncertainty over today’s play.
17:30 hrs IST
Rain washes out first session
Lunch has been taken at the Old Trafford, meaning the first session has been washed on Day 4. Pretty much expected and honestly, the way it’s going at the moment, any play at all will be surprising, in a good way of course. And what’s worse is that there are puddles of water beginning to form on the ground. Although the Super Soppers there are highly efficient, it’s never an encouraging sight.
17:15 hrs IST
England announce ODI squad for Ireland
Eoin Morgan (Captain), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Sam Billings, Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Joe Denly, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, James Vince, David Willey.
17:00 hrs IST
Will rain save West Indies?
That seems to be the only way West Indies can retain the Wisden Trophy? We may continue to wait for play to start but judging by the scenes in Manchester, today’s play looks as good as done. With Day 5 also expecting a decent amount of rain, West Indies will be hoping for the raid gods to come to the rescue, because given the form Stuart Broad is in, eight wickets in a day doesn’t look too tough at the moment for England.
16:45 hrs IST
Shane Dowrich cleared to bat
News from the West Indies camp suggest that wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich, who copped a blow to his face, and was substituted on Day 3, has been cleared to bat in the second innings. A cut to his lip triggered a headache. “Although he reported headache on Sunday, he has not yet undergone a concussion test,” a CWI spokesman said today.
16:30 hrs IST
While we wait, in other news...
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that it has received the official Letter of Intent from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to host the postponed 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates. The board made the confirmation through a media release on its website which was later tweeted on its official handle. Click here to read full story
16:15 hrs IST
Covers still on...
Not much has changed at the Old Trafford. Players and journalists alike continue to wait for the rain to stop. The longer it rains, the more time it’ll take the ground staff to get the ground ready.
16:00 hrs IST
Broad capable of claiming 600 Test wickets: Atherton
Fast bowler Stuart Broad has shown that he still has “fire in the belly” to achieve a lot more for England, said former skipper Michael Atherton, asserting that the “champion sportsman” has the potential to claim 600 Test wickets. Read full story here...
15:45 hrs IST
No play expected till lunch at least...
The big news coming from Manchester is that the big hover cover is pretty much in place as it continues to rain. And considering how wet the ground has become due to the rain, chances of any play before lunch looks highly unlikely.
15:30 hrs IST
Delayed Start
Well, it was inevitable, wasn’t it? Anybody who’s been to England, will understand the severity of such rains. The same rains were responsible in washing out four of the 45 World Cup league round matches last year, and by the looks of it, today’s rain seems to be a relentless one. Any play today should be considered a bonus.
15:15 hrs IST
Ex-England cricketers want Broad, Anderson to play together more frequently
James Anderson and Stuart Broad complement each other well and their performances over the years have only proved that age is just a number, feel former England cricketers. Anderson and Broad are in their mid-30s, but former England captain Alec Stewart and fast bowler Dominic Cork believe the duo should play together for England as long as possible. Click here to read more
15:00 hrs IST
Weather update
It is still raining pretty heavily in Manchester at the moment, and there is more rain in forecast for the evening. So , we might get only a few overs of cricket action today, if even that.
14:50 hrs IST
Equation
389 runs | 8 wickets | 2 full days. Can rain rescue West Indies?
14:40 hrs IST
Archer is not pleased
Why, you ask? Of course because of this damn weather. Manchester rains are on the verge of spoiling a beautiful day of Test cricket it seems. It is still reportedly raining pretty heavily. Archer is not pleased with the weather.
The one time the weather app is right -_-
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) July 27, 2020
14:30 hrs IST
Manchester rains...
According to ESPNCricinfo, it is looking quite gloomy at the moment in Manchester with heavy rain at the moment. The report suggest that it is quite soggy at the moment, and rains might be coming for Windies’ rescue.
14:20 hrs IST
Big news from ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday officially launched the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. The tournament will begin from 30th July 2020 in Southampton when the World Champions England take on Ireland in a three-match ODI series. In an official release, the ICC said that the tournament is created to bring context to ODI cricket, and will serve as the pathway for 2023 ODI World Cup in India. READ MORE
14:10 hrs IST
‘England one of the most difficult places to bat’
“Wherever you go it’s going to be tough, in England’s it’s going to be toughest with two bowlers, one there in 600, one there in 500 wickets and it’s going to make things hard,” ESPNcricinfo quoted West Indies coach Phil Simmons as saying. “On this wicket, we showed in the first innings of the second Test that... we were doing what was necessary, we were getting scores, we got a few fifties, but you’ve got to carry on, and these guys keep coming and they’re relentless. So I think it’s, it’s one of the most difficult places to bat, especially against these two experienced bowlers,” he added.
14:00 hrs IST
James Vince hoping to make most of Ireland series
“I’m 29 now, so hopefully I’ve got a few years left in the tank. Obviously it’s a very tough side to break into, especially when it’s at full strength,” Vince, who also played 13 Tests and 12 T20Is so far in his international career, told the PA news agency. “It’s not always that easy when I’m in and out, but hopefully I’ll get a bit of a crack in this series,” added the 29-year-old READ MORE
13:50 hrs IST
Darren Gough lauds Dom Sibley
“People keep telling me he can’t play against spin. I got told the other day that he got a double hundred against Ashwin,” Gough said on ‘Sky Sports’. “Ashwin is one of the best spinners in the world, if not the best, and he got a double against him and smacked him to all parts apparently. So, if he can play against Ashwin and get a double, he’s good enough for me!” READ MORE
13:40 hrs IST
Broad on cusp of huge milestone
Stuart Broad who picked up 6 wickets in the first innings and has already taken 2 wickets in the 2nd innings, is on the cusp of joining club 500. READ MORE
13:30 hrs IST
Hello and welcome
Hello and welcome to our Live blog on Day 4 of the 3rd Test between England and West Indies. The match is nearly over, and there seems to be no way the West Indies can dug themselves out of this hole. If there is any chance of saving the match, Windies would have to create big partnerships, but their batting line-up does not look too good on papers to pull off the job and chase down the target. Rain could be the only saviour here.
