England vs South Africa 3rd Test: ECB suspends 2nd day's play following Queen's death

Updated : Sep 11, 2022 10:25
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The England and Wales Cricket Board decided to suspend the second day's play of the third Test between England and South Africa following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. 

In a statement, ECB said that the board is in discussion with the government about the situation and will provide an update on the third Test in due course. 

Also read: When Virat Kohli & Sachin Tendulkar met Queen Elizabeth II

The opening day's play of the third and final Test was washed out due to rain after Ben Stokes won the toss and asked the Proteas to bat. The series is currently level at 1-1.

Dean Elgar's side won the first by an innings and 12 runs at Lord's but got hammered by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. 

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