England v Pakistan: third Test, day five hit by rain delay – live!

Rain forecast early in Southampton on final day of seriesCounty cricket – live! Check in on all of the latest newsThe Spin: women’s game well placed to avoid male-led stuntingGet in touch! Email Daniel or tweet @DanielHarris 3.03pm BST “56 hours? Pah!” says Martyn Baker of my pathetic sojourn. “Loads of people must have taken the pre-cheap flights Magic Bus down to Athens from London. I did it in 1982 – two-and-a-half days of discomfort. Still, I was young and carefree so…”I remember a log-in on a football forum years ago, which was The Bus to Videoton – who Manchester United played in 1985. Momentarily excited, I checked Google Maps, but that effort comes in at a paltry 22 hours. 2.57pm BST “Left Casablanca airport before the start of play,” says Nick Cherkas of his 25/08/19. “Expected a few lofted strikes to mid on before an Aussie win around lunchtime. Spent eight hours travelling to Saudi before getting some WiFi at Jeddah airport. Couldn’t believe my eyes – and many other bemused travellers and pilgrims couldn’t believe their ears. ‘Get in Stokesy you beauty!’ Finally arrived in Riyadh and watched the highlights. Happy days. It was also my daughter’s 14th birthday – she got a shout out on the OBO in 2005 which brought an England wicket. Perhaps a happy 15th birthday to Layla might bring the sun out in Southampton?”Happy 15th birthday Layla! Continue reading…
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