• Only 24.1 overs possible on rain-curtailed third day
Another 74 overs were lost as the rain descended as promised in the early afternoon. This enhances the chances of a rare drawn Test in this country – there has been only one in the last 34 here.
That outcome is still by no means guaranteed, however, and the captains will ensure none of the players is seduced into concluding the draw is inevitable – and with good reason. In the 21st century batsmen are less adept at batting out for a draw and there are still 196 overs available in the second Ashes Test.
Written by Vic Marks at Lord’s
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/16/jofra-archer-england-second-ashes-test-australia-rain under the title “Jofra Archer off mark for England but threat of second Test draw looms”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
