Ashes Day 4: Rain comes to the rescue of Aussies in Old Trafford

The covers protect the wicket from the weather as rain delays play on day four of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, north-west England on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
The covers protect the wicket from the weather as rain delays play on day four of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, north-west England on July 22, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Mancherster: Rain prevented play from starting on time on Day 4 of the fourth Ashes cricket test between England and Australia on Saturday.

The weather forecast is bleak and it is possible that play will be washed out for the rest of the day.

Australia was 113-4 in its second innings at the close of play on Friday, trailing England by 162 runs with six wickets remaining.

Australia is 2-1 up in the five-match series. AP