Australia A v England XI, Hobart, 2nd day: England lose Monty Panesar in rain-shortened session

Lunch England XI 2 for 38 (Cook 14*, Trott 0*) trail Australia A 230 by 192 runs England lost their nightwatchman Monty Panesar during a rain-interrupted session at Bellerive Oval. Only 7.2 overs were possible due to the intermittent showers, which delayed the start by more than an hour and then ended the session ten minutes early, while there was also a short break after the first 4.1 overs. England added 16 runs to their overnight total and reached 2 for 38, with Alastair Cook on 14 and Jonathan Trott yet to score. The only wicket to fall was that of Panesar, who entertained the crowd with a few ambitious swings, including a boundary slapped back down the ground off Clint McKay. It was McKay who made the breakthrough when Panesar, on 13, top-edged a hook and was taken at fine leg by Mark Cameron. Despite the showers forcing an early lunch, the skies cleared and the covers were off during the break, which gave the players some hope of getting plenty of play in during the afternoon.