England set for series defeat with Australia comfortable on sodden day
(The Guardian Sports News)

o Australia 341-5 (Ellyse Perry 116)o Ashes slipping away amid the rain at TauntonEngland have moved a step closer to certain defeat in the Ashes after the second day of the Taunton Test, in which rain wiped out the entire of the afternoon and evening sessions.Australia, fully aware that a draw in this match will see them retain the Ashes, were once again content to simply bat out time, with Ellyse Perry spending seven overs in the `nervous 90s`before finally bringing up three figures. Continue reading...