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Well, lunch has been taken early as the clouds clear, the sun comes out and that may give the groundstaff a chance to have it prepared and ready for play to commence after the luncheon adjournment.

As expected, I think it's going to be a draw because of the rain: BoM says it all. Thunder here in Chermside, but the rain has stopped for now: .

WOTN was the 2010, closely followed by 2012 (as expected). Then 2013 and the 2011 which was at the end of its drinking window and it showed. Very muted on the nose and palate. But at least we drank it. We were the last to leave the restaurant. Lovely night with @jojen and Mr Jojen, @boomy and...

From the cricinfo blog: Why have the Gabba as the 3rd Test. Weather is always a problem in December (summer storms and humidity). November is always a better time to play - as Test 1. Getty images says it all:

Looks like it's going to take a while to get the Gabba ready for play: From cricinfo: I agree - what have we got to lose by bringing in Webster...

Agreed. We need 3 fast bowlers, a medium pacer, a spinner and some part-time bowlers - all fit. Marsh hasn't performed - lowest score (part from Lyon) in the first innings and only bowled 2 overs. Does it matter? We couldn't bowl out India in a continuously rain affected Day 5. There won't be...

It's hissing down at work in Chermside (northside) - as heavy as I can recall for a longtime. This will have already come from the Gabba. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml#skip Indeed, they are probably getting the long rope out and getting off the surface water.

Missed this one this morning:

So this is what I missed whilst driving: We should wrap up India’s first innings early today. Petering out to a draw, think we’ll bat for some practice. Can’t see us bowling them out within a day, without one of our strike bowlers.

Off to dinner with @boomy, @Buzzard, @jojen and Mr jojen. Will miss the time until stumps

Yes! Another wicket, things are looking up

That's not the news we wanted to hear. Does give another bowler a chance in the remaining 2 Tests:

Almost missed it - good to get before tea break:

So they were delayed in getting on again, then there's another line of storms bearing down on the Gabba. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml#skip After it passes, look good unless anything else develops.

It's frustrating that Australia batted at all yesterday. From cricinfo: 1.42pm The covers are still on. The ground staff are still standing around. 1.45pm The pegs are coming out and the covers are about to be removed. There was a far bit of rain. They have to sweep some water off the covers...

Brisbane weather back to it's summer best:

Sorry @Warks, you didn't get your wish

Meanwhile in other exciting news, NZ have just defeated England by 423 runs. Hopefully England stay in the same vein for 2025 Highlights: Santner 76, 3/7, 49 and 4/85 Will Young 42 & 60 Williamson 44 & 156

Yes, Rahul is out:

Looking at BoM, it's a passing shower: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml#skip