1.   If Ludwig chooses not to force the umpires to work, substitutes will be standing by.

2.   Although the pitch remained unaffected, overnight rain left a soggy underfooting in most parts of the outfield, forcing the umpires to make inspections at regular intervals.

3.   But the bad weather forced umpires Graham Burgess and Peter Hartley to call the game off at lunch.

4.   His knock included a six off Phil Simmons to midwicket which sailed over the stadium and forced the umpires to summon a replacement ball.