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I'm afraid there's quite a lot of rain in the forecast for Lancashire for the next few days.

However, it seems that we don't need 5 days to complete a test match nowadays!

Unusual to get rain in Manchester!

I agree that most Tests rarely need a fifth day - mainly because batsmen can`t bat for long periods (thus wearing out the opposition bowlers) due to limited overs cricket.

Hope the weather relents as we need to win both tests to regain the Ashes 🤞

Wouldn't a win and a draw do, tyke?

You`re right of course Chrise - my Grammar School education letting me down again!

I`ve still not recovered my composure after the Headingley game.

Don't knock grammar schools, tyke - my education too!

Tyke

Yes I am sure it will be a good match. I am going to the first day

Grunger

Hope you enjoy your day at Old Trafford - 10.30 am start I imagine (being September) so the first hour will be difficult for batting.

Chrise

The Grammar School education we received in the 1960s was great for working class kids like myself - it gave us a chance to make the best of whatever abilities we had, experience University life, and have a successful career.

Looks like 11.00 am starts for the 4th & 5th Tests - so I`m wrong again!

Strange because County matches in Sept always start at 10.30 am!

The first hour will still be difficult though!

tyke

thanks - I think batting will be difficult all match. Long tail without Woakes and Moeen. I am all set for 10.30 starts in Lancs matches in next 2 weeks.

Tyke, Chrise

I agree with your views on Grammar Schools. At mine, good (religious) education but very strict.