The West Indies have all
but lost the Wisden Trophy as no play was possible on the second day of the
second and final test against England
at Chester-le-street, as persistent rain
settled in over the ground to force abandonment shortly after an inspection after
lunch.
The West Indies, who recently regained the Wisden during their home series in the Caribbean, must win this test to level the series to retain the trophy.
Alaistair Cook with126 runs and night watchman James Anderson on four runs will return to the crease when play resumes on day three.
England's total was built around a 213 run second wicket stand between Cook and Ravi Bopara who hit his third successive test century in making 108.
The former England opening batsman Geoffery Boycott has blasted the England Cricket Board for the match venue.
"Why you having test matches in the north of England at this time of year? Everybody in the country knows that it is warmer down south. It is too cold to sit. You are better off with two one day matches, two 50 overs matches on Friday and Sunday and you will have full houses," Boycott said.
England lead the two test series 1-nil.
The West Indies, who recently regained the Wisden during their home series in the Caribbean, must win this test to level the series to retain the trophy.
Alaistair Cook with126 runs and night watchman James Anderson on four runs will return to the crease when play resumes on day three.
England's total was built around a 213 run second wicket stand between Cook and Ravi Bopara who hit his third successive test century in making 108.
The former England opening batsman Geoffery Boycott has blasted the England Cricket Board for the match venue.
"Why you having test matches in the north of England at this time of year? Everybody in the country knows that it is warmer down south. It is too cold to sit. You are better off with two one day matches, two 50 overs matches on Friday and Sunday and you will have full houses," Boycott said.
England lead the two test series 1-nil.
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