Monday's play at Old Trafford was completely cancelled after torrential rain hit the ground, preventing England from closing in on a decisive win against the West Indies. Consequently, Stuart Broad has to wait one more day to potentially reach 500 Test wickets. It is worth noting that only spin bowlers—Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), and Anil Kumble (619)—have ever surpassed the 600-wicket barrier. Broad is aiming to join an exclusive group of just four seamers to ever reach 500 wickets, with James Anderson (589) leading the way for fast bowlers.
The battle for the trophy comes down to the final day this Tuesday. England's objective is to take the remaining 8 wickets within at least 98 overs. On the other hand, the West Indies have a monumental task ahead, needing 389 runs to secure victory. They will resume their innings from 10/2, with Shai Hope (4*) and Kraigg Brathwaite (2*) currently batting.
Having secured the Wisden Trophy a year ago with a 2-1 series victory against England in the Caribbean, the West Indies are now defending their title. A win in this match would be a historic achievement for them, marking their first Test series win on English soil since 1988.