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Rain Halts Play at Lord's; Hussain Questions Umpiring Call
6 Jun
Summary
- Nasser Hussain questioned the umpires' decision to take lunch during sunny weather.
- Rain interrupted play shortly after it resumed following the midday break.
- New Zealand was 37/3, chasing a target of 254 on day three at Lord's.
Rain significantly disrupted the third day of the Lord's Test between England and New Zealand. Play was delayed from the start, and a decision by the umpires to take lunch at 12:20 PM BST, during a period of sunshine, drew criticism.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the lunchtime decision as "bizarre," noting that play was scheduled to resume as rain was forecast. He expressed disappointment that the good weather was used for lunch rather than maximizing playing time for spectators.
Shortly after the restart, rain forced the players off the field again. New Zealand was 37/3 in their second innings, still requiring 254 runs to secure victory and avoid going down 1-0 in the series.
