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Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 7.55pmCummins at full pace; Hazlewood defends ageing attack 7.53pmLawson: Why England’s relaxed Ashes build-up may bite them ... 7.39pmOh no, play halted Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts Who Mark Waugh rates as the greatest fielder ever Heavy rain is falling, and we’re off to find a snack There is now heavy rain falling at the Gabba. In some ways, that’s a good sign, for we had been waiting for the rain to arrive. Now it’s here, hopefully it vacates the premises soon! In the meantime, we’re off to find a snack ... Bright lights: Rain and lightning have forced play to he halted tonight.Credit: Getty Images When umpires halted play Advertisement Rain starts to fall at Gabba Ok, so we have light rain falling at the Gabba, and there has been more lightning in the area. Let’s hope it passes. For this T20 clash to constitute a match, each team needs to face five overs. Cummins at full pace; Hazlewood defends ageing attack By Christian Nicolussi If you wanted proof injured Australia captain Pat Cummins is on track for a return for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, you only had to witness the scenes at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday morning. Cummins, who will miss the opening Test in Perth from November 21, was showing no signs of discomfort in his back as he steamed in and bowled a decent spell at NSW training. Pat Cummins trains with the Blues on Saturday.Credit: Max Mason-Hubers Stand-in Australian skipper Steve Smith at one stage walked over, tossed Cummins a pink ball – the colour of choice for the day-night Test that will be played in Brisbane – before he broke into laughter. England can only hope they win in WA before returning to the east coast, knowing what awaits them. As Cummins looked the goods, his fellow members of Australia’s “Dad’s Army” bowling attack, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc, looked every bit of their respective 34, 37 and 35 years as they took a little longer than their NSW teammates to stretch before training. Veterans (back-front) Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc warm up at NSW Sheffield Shield training at the SCG.Credit: Max Mason-Hubers English media have had a field day at the expense of the ageing Australian team that was picked on Wednesday, with only one member of the 15-man squad aged under 30. Hazlewood, Lyon and Starc, who have collected 1259 Test wickets between them, will tune up for the Ashes with a Sheffield Shield game for the Blues, which starts on Monday against Victoria – and their 36-year-old quick Scott Boland. When asked how he felt about the attack being dubbed “old”, Hazlewood preferred to use the word “experienced”. “I feel in the best shape I’ve been in a long time,” Hazlewood said. For more, click here Lawson: Why England’s relaxed Ashes build-up may bite them ... By Geoff Lawson The English have finally disembarked on the great southern shore, but are they ready to take on the old enemy in the rigours of Test match cricket? The route has been circuitous. The idea of a white ball frolic across the ditch might, prima facie, seem like the least appropriate preparation for a clash of the titans scheduled across 47 days of which 20 are scheduled playing days and nights. Head coach Brendon McCullum and Co have made a few bob in New Zealand, smacked a few sixes and lost all three matches, but what the heck. Firstly, let’s examine the value of the 50 over matches played at Mount Maunganui, Hamilton and Wellington, all won by New Zealand. In game one, six of the top seven make single figures, but hallelujah as Harry Brook hits 135 out of 223. Quick Brydon Carse gets 3-45 off 10. Test regulars Mark Wood and Jofra Archer don’t play. For more, click here Advertisement No sign of rain … yet So, the big covers are out over the centre square, but there is no rain yet. That meant to show up soon. We hope. The Gabba has great drainage, so play could resume quickly if there is rain. Anyone for a rain dance? Play halted: And here’s the second dropped catch ‘You blew a hole in them’ Advertisement Oh no, play halted There is reported lightning within eight kilometres of the Gabba, meaning play has to be halted. That’s disappointing, for this was a crazy start by the tourists. Abhishek is 23 not out off 13 deliveries, while Gill is 29 not out off 16 deliveries. India are 0-52 off 4.5 overs. The covers are now out on the ground. 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