England, hoping to get early Australian wickets, were handed a delayed start in a must-win 3rd Test at Headingley in Saturday.
Australia had ended Day 2 at 116-4 in the second innings, with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh batting on 18 and 17, respectively. The start, however, was delayed thanks to thunder and lightning, followed by heavy rain.
The morning session witnessed not a single ball being bowled as the officials decided to call an early lunch, giving the ground staff an extended duration to work on making the outfield playable.
Both teams could be left frustrated for the remainder of the day, as the forecast has predicted more showers.
Australia currently lead the 5-match Test series 2-0 with victories in Edgbaston and Lord's.
At Stumps on Friday, the visiting team was 142 runs ahead, with an exciting third day's play in tow.
England, after dismissing Australia for 263 on the first day, were bowled out for 237 in their first innings, as captain Ben Stokes stood tall, again, scoring a belligerent 80 from 108 balls. His counterpart, Pat Cummins, picked up his first five-wicket haul in an Ashes series in England, registering figures of 6-91.
