Rain Spoils Third day’s play at SCG

Rain appears to have scuttled Australia’s hopes of sweeping their series 3-0 over the West Indies after a third-day wash-out in the third and final Test on Tuesday. The entire day was lost through rain, with the tourists on 248 for seven in their first innings and a total of 86.2 overs bowled in the first three days at the SCG.

The only chance of a result seems to be some creative declarations from rival captains Steve Smith and Jason Holder, but Windies coach Phil Simmons said the weather would have the final say.