Rain delays England's push for Ashes-levelling win in Manchester
- England scored 592 runs in the first innings, leading Australia by 275 runs.
- Australia ended day three on 113-4 in their second innings, still trailing England by 162 runs.
- Heavy rain has delayed the start of play on day four of the fourth Ashes test match.
- The weather forecast is bleak, putting England's chances of victory in jeopardy.
- The five-match series is tied at 2-1 in favor of Australia ahead of the final test at the Oval in London.