Trout mousse

There was an announcement at 1.40pm that play would resume at 1.40pm so we all looked at our watches which said 1.40pm and said "It is 1.40pm - but they are not out there". At 1.46pm we were informed that the resumption would be at 1.50pm with a scheduled finish tonight of 6.28pm.

There never was any rain beyond a spot or two so basically lunch went on for 70 minutes and the spectators were robbed of half an hour's play for absolutely no reason.

There has been a power cut in the pavilion. The occupants of the press box have been ordered not to use the electric fire in case it trips the switch. After long negotiations we have been granted permission to use the kettle.

Second ball after the resumption Boje drove Daggett to extra cover. Out for 105 - 380 for 9.