'Switch to yelling at the TV to cheer on the Aussies' - Lisa Sthalekar comes up with cheeky tweet as rain stops play on Day 5

As the culmination of the fifth Ashes test approaches, the weather emerges as an unexpected ally, bolstering Australia's prospects of a series triumph. England's hopes were thwarted in the fourth Test as relentless rains forced a draw, depriving them of a potential victory.

In the ongoing fifth Test, the rain clouds once again seem to favour Australia. Their pursuit of 384 runs for victory commenced with great promise as Usman Khawaja and David Warner resumed their innings at 135 for no loss on the fifth day.

However, fate had other plans, and Australia lost three quick wickets, leaving the match evenly balanced at 238-3 at lunch. But the post-lunch session remained unattainable due to persistent rain, putting Australia in a position where they might clinch the Ashes in England for the first time since 2001—a momentous 22-year gap that could culminate in victory without the need for their last two second innings to conclude.

Responding to these developments, former New South Wales and Australian cricketer, Lisa Sthalekar, took to Twitter, exclaiming, "Now to switch to yelling at the TV to cheer on the Aussies in the cricket 🏏 #Ashes."

Now to switch to yelling at the TV to cheer on the Aussies in the cricket 🏏 #Ashes

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) July 31, 2023

If the post-lunch session resumes, veteran Steven Smith and attacking batter Travis Head will continue their innings and look to win the last Test match for Australia to make the series score 3-1.

Australia stands at the precipice of history, poised to rewrite the narrative of the Ashes on English soil. The delicate balance between victory and defeat lies in the hands of nature itself, as the skies dictate the fate of cricket's oldest rivalry.

The weather's whimsical influence in the Ashes series adds an element of suspense to the final outcome. The relentless rain, although dampening the spirits of cricket enthusiasts, is undeniably transforming the dynamics of the game.