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Scotland v England



Alex Salmond (2nd left), plus the two captains and Ranjan Madugalle

Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond joins the two captains and match referee Ranjan Madugalle for the toss

Ryan Watson

Play starts nearly two hours late because of rain, and after an early mix-up skipper Ryan Watson is run out for just one

Tim Bresnan

Tim Bresnan, recalled to the England side for the first time since 2006, collects two early wickets as the hosts slump to 11-3

Gavin Hamilton

But Gavin Hamilton, who played a Test for England in 1999, hits a battling 60 to give Scotland's fans plenty to cheer about

Andrew Flintoff

But Andrew Flintoff (3-21) restricts the hosts to 156-9 from their 44 overs; England need 159 to win (also off 44 overs)

The crowd

But England barely start their chase when rain forces an abandonment, to the frustration of the 6,000-strong crowd




see also
England stopped by Scottish rain
18 Aug 08 |  Cricket
Rain dampens Auld Enemy encounter
18 Aug 08 |  Scotland
Auld Enemies up for Grange duel
16 Aug 08 |  Scotland
Scots name squad to face England
14 Aug 08 |  Scotland
Bopara replaces Vaughan in squad
04 Aug 08 |  England


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