The traditional New Year's Test has been marred with weather interruptions over its existence - but will rain threaten the SCG as Australia take on Pakistan?
In 110 Tests at the famous venue, 25 days of Test cricket have been completely lost to rain.
Is there a chance David Warner's final Test could be affected by the weather?
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Rain forecast for Sydney Test - Australia vs. Pakistan
Friday, January 5 (Day 3)
Chance of rain: 40 per cent
With the sun disappearing behind clouds for the day, there is a slight chance of showers but it isn't expected to be heavy or persistent.
Saturday, January 6 (Day 4)
Chance of rain: 20 per cent
The chance of rain was initially 30 per cent but has been revised down. Expected to be cloudy.
Sunday, January 7 (Day 5)
Chance of rain: 10 per cent
Cloudy and a top temperature of 28 could make for an interesting final day. The chance of rain is low, however.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Sydney Test: Start time for Australia vs. Pakistan
Each day of the Sydney Test – Warner's last for Australia – is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am AEDT, with the opening day set for Wednesday, January 3.
Australia squad vs. Pakistan
Pat Cummins (c) | Scott Boland |
Alex Carey | Cameron Green |
Josh Hazlewood | Travis Head |
Usman Khawaja | Marnus Labuschagne |
Nathan Lyon | Mitchell Marsh |
Steve Smith | |
Mitchell Starc | David Warner |