Australia only needs a draw against England to retain the Ashes, and the weather forecast in Manchester could mean there is a chance of that very result.
The Sporting News takes a look at how much rain we can expect with one day remaining at Old Trafford.
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Old Trafford weather forecast for fourth Test
All data via Met Office. Last updated Sunday, July 23.
Day 5 - Sunday, July 23
There is a yellow warning for Greater Manchester indicating that rain, heavy at times, is likely to cause some disruption, particularly to outdoor events.
From 8am to 4pm, there is a 90 per cent chance of rain forecast, meaning that play could be hindered for a lot of the day.
At 4pm, the chance of rain lowers to 80 per cent and at 5pm to 50 per cent, before it rises again to 80 per cent at 6pm.
The temperature will hover between 16-17 degrees Celsius for most of the day's play.
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Weather forecast in Manchester: What happens if Ashes is stopped by rain?
Matches are delayed when there is rain or a wet pitch, leading to timings being altered and the prospect of a draw increasing.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has a sliding scale of refund measures for supporters, rising to a full reimbursement if fewer than 15 overs are played.
Half of the ticket price is refunded if a 15th over starts but the match does not go beyond a 30th over. Money is not refunded otherwise, and the policy doesn't come into play for the fifth day.
When is the fourth Ashes Test?
The fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia began on Wednesday, July 19.
Both teams enjoyed a well-earned week off after back-to-back encounters at Lord's and Headingley.
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Where is the fourth Ashes Test?
The fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia is taking place at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Australia boasts a fine record in Manchester. Steve Smith scored 211 and 82 in a dominant display at Old Trafford in 2019 and the Aussies have not lost there since an Ian Botham-inspired England prevailed in 1981.
What time does the fourth Ashes Test start?
The fourth Test begins each day at 11:00 am local time in England. It is a late start for Australian cricket fans, with the action beginning at 8:00 pm (AEST) and the broadcast beginning half an hour earlier, at 7:30 pm each day.
| Australia | India | UK | USA |
| Sydney: 8:00 pm Melbourne: 8:00 pm Brisbane: 8:00 pm Adelaide: 7:30 pm Perth: 6:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 11:00 am | New York: 6:00 am Los Angeles: 3:00 am |
How to watch the fourth Ashes Test
| TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM | |
| Australia | Channel 9 | 9Now |
| UK | Sky Sport Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket | SkyGo, Sky Sports website |
| India | Sony Sports 5, Sony Sports 5 HD | Sony LIV |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV |
England squad vs Australia
Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
Australia squad vs England
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner
