Hussain criticizes early abandonment at Lord's during England-Pakistan Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Play was abandoned early at Lord's after a rain-affected third day of England's second Test against Pakistan. Former captain Nasser Hussain described the decision as "a joke" after umpires called off play at 18:30 BST, despite improving weather conditions. Only 24.5 overs were possible due to rain, and spectators will receive a 50% refund on tickets. Hussain and some fans expressed displeasure over the decision, claiming the conditions were better than earlier in the day. England ended the day at 177-7 in their second innings, with a 357-run lead.
- •Play abandoned early at Lord's after rain disruptions
- •Nasser Hussain calls decision "a joke" on Sky Sports
- •Only 24.5 overs played on the third day
- •England 177-7, leading by 357 runs
- •Spectators eligible for 50% ticket refunds
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
- 7:31 PMBBC Sport — Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
"The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.
"The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.
"A seething Nasser Hussain said the umpires' decision to abandon play late on day three of the second Test between England and Pakistan was "a joke".
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 7:31 PMDecision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.
- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 7:31 PMDecision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain
The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.
- Sky Sports—'A joke!' - Hussain fumes as day three at Lord's abandoned amid sunshine
A seething Nasser Hussain said the umpires' decision to abandon play late on day three of the second Test between England and Pakistan was "a joke".
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