Rain hits England World bid

By Chris Stocks
ENGLAND’S hopes of making next year’s World Test Championship final were dealt a blow by a washed-out third day in Southampton that means this second Test against Pakistan appears destined for a draw.
Despite a limited amount of rain at the Ageas Bowl, no play was possible thanks to the persistent bad light that had wiped out so much play on the first two days.
Umpires Richard Kettleborough and Michael Gough came out to inspect the outfield at 2.40pm, but the inevitable decision to call off the day’s play came shortly after 5.15p...