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The umbrellas were in regular action on Finals Day••Getty Images
The covers come off after rain at Edgbaston••PA Photos/Getty Images
The remnants of rain take their stage in the outfield••Getty Images
The super sopper transfers some of the downpour out of the field of play••PA Photos/Getty Images
Rain delayed the start of play on the final day at Edgbaston••Getty Images
A foreboding evening - for the batters at least - at Edgbaston••AFP/Getty Images
Aerial view of Edgbaston, as rain delayed the start of play••Getty Images
A couple of fans cope with the rain at the stadium••Getty Images
Fans take shelter under an umbrella in rainy Birmingham••AFP/Getty Images
Excess rain is shoveled out into brick-elevated bins at Edgbaston••Getty Images
A panel glass shows rain's 360-degree prowess••Getty Images
The covers were not quite enough on wet evening at Edgbaston••PA Photos/Getty Images
Spectators making their way into the ground••PA Images via Getty Images
A general view of Edgbaston••Matthew Lewis/Getty Images
The don finds a way back at the cricket••Getty Images
A couple of spectators chat away in the rain••AFP/Getty Images
The giant TV at Edgbaston performs its role as a welcome sign••Associated Press
Covers protect the pitch and square from the rain••PA Photos/Getty Images
The Super Sopper does its thing••PA Photos/Getty Images
The 2023 Ashes gets underway at Edgbaston on Friday morning••Ryan Pierse/Getty Images