Rain threatens to scupper England's bid to level Ashes in fourth Test

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne smiles as he uses an England umbrella giving an interview as rain delays the start of play on day five of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester on Sunday, July 23, 2023. - AFP

MANCHESTER (AFP): England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Ashes Test were again frustrated by rain as bad weather delayed the start of Sunday's final day at Old Trafford.

Heavy overnight rain left the outfield sodden and a planned inspection by the umpires at the scheduled start time of 11:00 am (1000 GMT) was abandoned as fresh showers hit the Manchester ground.