We have to consider the safety of the players and both camps were adamant they were not happy with the run ups and the fielding areas, particularly the slip cordon. That is why it had to be called off.

We tried to do a similar thing at tea break on the final day of the second Test but we didn't succeed.

There was a lot of talk that went on ... it was repartee.

The chopper has not made any impact at all. We need a lot of sun.

The outfield here has large amount of clay content in the soil and as result it was slippery and too dangerous for the players.