However, match officials decided to call stumps early with England at 177/7. The hosts had resumed the day at 81/3 and, by the close of play, had extended their lead to 357 runs. Former England captain Nasser Hussain was left frustrated after Day 3 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s ended early due to bad weather.
The day’s play was interrupted by rain, but conditions later appeared to improve, raising hopes of a resumption. Despite the sun coming out and weather conditions improving, no further play was possible, leaving fans at the stadium disappointed and angry.
Reacting to the decision, Hussain slammed the match officials and labelled it a “joke”. In about five minutes, it is going to be sunny here,” Hussain said on Sky Sports Cricket. He also stated that the sudden decision to call off play was unfair to the fans who had turned up to watch the match. “That’s a joke, honestly, a joke. That is an unbelievable decision, it really is. These fans have waited here all afternoon for it to stop raining. It is now a bright, blue sky in the distance.
Talking about the match, Dan Lawrence ‘s unbeaten fifty on Saturday left Pakistan needing to rewrite the record books in their quest for a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Lord’s.
