Namibia v England: T20 Cricket World Cup – live

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David Bertram, who supports England, believes that cancelling the game between England and Scotland was the right decision as Scotland had a better chance of winning. He thinks that the duration of the games being so short, it would be practical to have the option of continuing the match on the following day. Alternatively, he suggests doing away with the groups and having a direct elimination competition. David also shares that he has attended some games in NYC where the slow pitch and limited boundaries have made the cricket more thrilling to watch.

Thanks David... Even though it may sound arrogant, sports requires supporters who exhibit sportsmanship.

Ali has shared another recommendation, this time not related to rain. He suggests that those who want to know what music is currently playing at Sir Viv should check out a song called "Savannah Grass" by Kes. It's a great song and Kes is also the artist behind the official song of the tournament. Give it a listen!

There will be another update later today at 8pm British Summer Time, which is 3pm in Antigua. In the meantime, a person named Richard Price, who goes by the username X, has acknowledged my previous comment at 6:10 pm regarding the rain. He seems to agree that the rain is not just a matter of bad luck during the rainy season, but also a result of poor planning. To support his point, he explains that Florida is currently experiencing record levels of rain due to a heat dome in Mexico caused by global warming. Despite the overall success of the tournament, global warming has caused some problems.

Although it may have been difficult to predict the mishap that occurred in Florida, the rainy conditions in the Caribbean could have been anticipated by the ICC. To mitigate the potential issue, the ICC could have incorporated backup days or hours into the schedule. I recall that the England versus Scotland match was called off at around 2:15 PM local time, but the weather improved later on. It is important to note, however, that this does not necessarily mean that England would have emerged victorious from that match.

Darryl Accone in Johannesburg pointed out that it would be quite ironic if England was defeated due to rain in the cricket match. Namibia, where the match is being held, is known for being extremely dry. Even a small amount of rainfall in Antigua would be a cause for celebration in Namibia. Due to the possibility of rain, England's chances of winning have been diminished. This could lead to the end of Buttler's cricket career being marked by a quiet exit due to bad weather.

I understand the ironic situation, but Jos Buttler shouldn't worry if the game gets cancelled. He'll always be remembered as one of the best white-ball players, who played a crucial part in winning the World Cup both as a wicketkeeper-batter and a captain. Moreover, he's a father-of-three, with a newborn baby waiting for him at home. So, it's important to remember that this is just a game.

Another message from Ali Martin came through, and he shared that his positive outlook earlier had diminished after seeing the rainfall heavily pouring down. He had hoped it would pass, but unfortunately, it wasn't the case. According to Ali, the game would need to begin by 4.46 pm to have five overs, and there's still an opportunity for that to happen. Although he expressed disappointment, he acknowledged the possibility of adding some drama to the game. It's worth noting that the time in Antigua is five hours ahead of the UK, so there's still plenty of time for excitement.

Our sources at Cricinfo have informed us that the upcoming update will be released at 2pm in the local time zone or 7pm in BST. So for the next 35 minutes, you can enjoy watching the football match, Spain vs Croatia, as it will almost be finishing during this time. However, as the current match has been quite one-sided, I would personally prefer to watch the semi-final game of Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open. Unfortunately, both matches are being paused due to the rainy weather.

Have you noticed how much younger football managers are these days? It's almost like they're starting their careers earlier, just like police officers.

Over in the European Championship, there has been an abundance of goals pouring down. A whopping thirteen goals have been scored in a span of only two and a half games.

The most recent updates are a blend of positive and negative information, akin to how the weather can be unpredictable.

In Antigua, there is some moderately positive news concerning the weather. We can observe that the clouds are coming from that direction at the back of the stadium. The strongest rain has already come and gone, but it is still currently raining. In fact, it's raining even harder as I am writing this.

Tom van der Gucht believes that one of the most attractive aspects of cricket is its moralistic nature. He suggests that there is a clear hierarchy in the selection process, where players must earn their place and have a fair chance to prove themselves. This approach values merit over simply choosing the most talented player, except for in cases such as Archer and Willey.

Taking this into consideration, if England's chances are ruined by the rain, would it be justifiable to fire Matthew Mott? Should he be given more time to realize his plans, considering we've had two games abandoned due to weather? Or, was the defeat against Australia and the humiliation we experienced against Scotland, as well as the recent memory of the ODI World Cup, enough to terminate his employment?

My initial feeling is that it could be deemed tough, yet just. The person in question doesn't appear to be at ease in their position, and let's not forget that it is now a peculiar one given that Test cricket has taken precedence for England. They continually express how rarely they get the chance to interact with the players. Perhaps it's worth reconsidering the duties of the role, so that the coach can take on additional responsibilities alongside it.

Brendan Large expresses his confusion regarding the weather conditions during the World Cup. He questions if the issue is caused due to unfortunate circumstances or inadequate arrangements. He also wonders if there has ever been a World T20 tournament where so many matches were affected by rain. This situation is certainly not ideal for cricket enthusiasts.

The ICC appears to have overlooked the fact that the rainy season in the Caribbean takes place from June through November, which is poor planning. Someone should have done some research on the matter.

England fans can see a small ray of hope.

Land's Deception

The game was scheduled to begin now, but there's still a chance for a complete match. The deadline for commencing the game is in 85 minutes, at 2:30 PM local time and 7:30 PM BST. If the game commences after that, each team will play for less than 20 overs. The minimum number of overs that can be played is five for each side. If not, then it will be declared as a washout, and for England, this means defeat.

The maintenance crew is looking under the tarps... and walking through puddles in their boots. I've observed better fields at the Glastonbury music festival.

The heavy rain has stopped, but there are still puddles on the grassy area. We received an email from Simon McMahon, an old acquaintance. Simon commented on how tough it has been for Scottish sports fans this weekend. He mentioned how the football team lost badly against Germany in the Euros, Bob MacIntyre missed out on the US Open by one shot, and the cricket team is likely to lose based on their run rate. Simon jokingly asked if he should pray for rain to disrupt the game.

Unexpected Twists And Turns

Currently, it is raining heavily in Antigua. Nasser, Ward, and Eoin Morgan are having a conversation underneath white umbrellas, which means that they're not getting soaked like Rishi.

The cricket pitch is currently protected by covers, as confirmed by Ian Ward during a Sky interview. There has been significant rainfall in the area, however, Nasser Hussain received confirmation from the groundsman that the game will still take place.

Antigua Boasts Abundant Blue Sky, According To Our Correspondent

I received a message from Viv and decided to reach out to Ali Martin, a cricket specialist who writes for The Guardian. When I asked for his commentary on the situation, he promptly responded with, "Covers are being brought on as I type." Unfortunately, this was not good news. However, he went on to reassure me that the showers expected throughout the day were not going to be a major problem. In fact, he reported seeing quite a bit of blue sky in between the cloud cover. This was a relief.

Fortunately, this game is not taking place in Florida.

The cricket match between India and Canada was cancelled due to heavy rain. This is the third time in a row that a match has been cancelled at Lauderhill, Florida.

Greetings and salutations to the upcoming mission of England for a demanding World Cup. Their task today involves confronting two adversaries simultaneously - Namibia and the rainfall.

I recently checked the weather forecast for Antigua's airport, which is roughly three miles away from the ground, and it looks like there will be a combination of thunderstorms and light winds. If this type of weather persists, England will unfortunately be eliminated from the tournament. Even though they'll have four points, they'll still trail behind Scotland by one point, which means Scotland will advance to the Super Eights before they even face Australia.

The positive information is that we won't spend the entire day talking about net run rate. However, the negative information is that we might end up discussing Duckworth-Lewis-Stern at length instead.

Namibia is no longer in the running, despite achieving a victory in this group by defeating Oman in a Super Over. This occasion will provide them with an opportunity to face England for the first time in a T20 match. In a 50-over game during the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, England triumphed, but Namibia still received recognition. Andrew Flintoff, who is now a member of England's coaching team, and Jimmy Anderson both participated in that game.

The game is supposed to begin at 6pm BST (1pm in Antigua), which means I am anticipating to return with updates on the team lineup and the toss before 5.30pm BST.