India, Aug. 30 -- Former England captain Nasser Hussain was left furious after the umpires called for an early end on the third day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's Cricket Ground, despite conditions appearing to improve, branding the decision "a joke". Persistent rain and bad light severely restricted proceedings on Saturday, with only 24.5 overs being bowled on Saturday. England, who had resumed on 81 for 3, added 96 runs before stumps were called, reaching 177 for 7 and extending their overall advantage to 357.

The decision to end the proceedings on Day 3, however, became the main talking point. The umpires decided to call it off when the evening conditions started to brighten up, and the sun came out. There a...