Islamabad
After criticism over the amount of time lost during the drawn second Test between Pakistan and England, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering more flexible start times to make up for lost play due to poor weather and bad light during the third Test.
“The third Test, at the Ageas Bowl, is scheduled to start at 11:00 BST on Friday. But an idea being discussed is to start some days at 10:30 if needed,” BBC Sports reported on Wednesday.
The ECB has the option to be more flexible with start times as there are no security and safety issues with admitting fans, with the series being played behind closed doors under restrictions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Only a day and a half’s play was possible in Southampton as the second Test ended in a draw on Monday, with bad light and rain to blame.—APP
