The rain and shine of Melbourne’s weather. Australia vs India. Dec 2000.

Melbourne has always been renown for its weather. It is also renown for its test match victories. The only draw in the last 15 years has come as a result of rain and I am not talking losing a day. It will take four days of rain to prevent a test result in Melbourne these days and as threatening as this image presents, and with the hallowed turf half a foot under water on day 2, Australia still managed to crush India. Such is the brilliance of the MCG field, there is never a guarantee play will be called off due to rain. Sit it out, and when play does resume, enjoy the game if not the breathtaking images of Mother Nature.

Luke Gillian 27/12/2000