The covers were never removed on day three. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Caps' hunt for a rare test victory in England may have to wait a week. Then it rained, and a day which promised plenty instead delivered nothing. Still, there are some faint positives for the Black Caps from a day of frustration, with a defeat now highly unlikely, while a day of rest for the bowlers could come in handy come the World Test Championship final, given a hectic schedule that demands three tests in three weeks. It's easy to already envision the positive quotes coming from the Black Caps before the start of day four, confidently calling for "a couple of quick wickets", and who knows, given their Houdini acts in the past, maybe they can still pull off a special win.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 04, 2021 17:37 UTC