SYDNEY, Australia, CMC – Cricket Australia has announced that today’s last day of the third and final Test against West Indies will be free to spectators, as the rain-ruined affair appeared destined for draw following a second straight wash-out at here yesterday.
The adverse weather, which forced the abandonment of the third day, ensured the fourth’s day play was similarly abandoned without a ball bowled at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Only 11.2 overs were possible on the second day on Monday.
Covers remain in place at a gloomy SCG on Wednesday.
Some showers have been forecast for the final day but once play is possible, CA are set to allow patrons in free to witness the final rites and Australia lifting the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy.
Patrons will be refunded for the two abandoned days.
West Indies ended day two on 248 for seven with opener Kraigg Brathwaite top-scoring with 85 and all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite getting 69.
Denesh Ramdin is not out on 30.
Australia lead the series 2-0 after winning the opener in Hobart by an innings and 212 runs and following up with a 177-run victory in Melbourne.
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