Heavy rain set to delay start of final day of first Ashes Test

Morning rain is set to frustrate England and Australia. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

England’s push for victory on the final day of the Ashes curtain-raiser was set to be delayed because of heavy rain at Edgbaston.

Stuart Broad’s removal of Australia pair Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, the top two-ranked Test batters, late on day four set up the prospect of a gripping climax to the series opener on Tuesday.