Rain delays start of fourth day’s play

Ground staff pull covers onto the field during the third day of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and West Indies at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on 26 June, 2022AFP

The fourth day’s play of the Saint Lucia Test between Bangladesh and West Indies was scheduled to begin 30 minutes earlier to make up for the lost overs on Day 3.

But it rained sporadically throughout the night and in the morning of Day 4, delaying the start of the day’s play.

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The day’s proceedings were supposed to start at 7:30pm Bangladesh Standard Time. But wet outfield and murky weather has delayed the start of play indefinitely.

Shakib Al Hasan (L), of Bangladesh, takes evasive action during the third day of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and West Indies at Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on 26 June, 2022
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On Sunday, only 56.3 overs could be bowled due to multiple rain interruptions. Only 10 overs of action took place in the morning session before rain stopped play.

It again rained just before the tea break and the day’s play had to be stopped early due to the rain.

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More rain is in the forecast on Day 4 and 5 of the match. But still, the match is unlikely to end in a draw, with Bangladesh reeling on 132-6 in the second innings, needing another 42 runs to avoid a innings defeat.