Ashes: Third Test, day three
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Umpires Billy Bowden (left) and Steve Bucknor inspect the pitch during a rain delay on day three of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Saturday.
Most of the morning and afternoon session were washed out, forcing the players to take an early lunch, then an early tea.
At the day of the second day, Australia, replying to England's first innings of 444, were on 214 for seven, requiring 31 more to avoid the follow-on.
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