Weather is the overriding factor going into the third Test at Edgbaston. With a poor weather forecast the draw has come in to a best priced 5/6, which is not worth backing but also not a lay, as it could be rained off for the majority of the time.

What does stand out, is a bet in the bowler market. We are already on Swann to be top bowler in the series, but he also stands out here. The pitch is expected to offer little for the pace bowlers, meaning not only will Swann be potent but also bowl a lot of overs. Panesar is unlikely to play, so the spin burden will be entirely on the Notts man. He took four wickets in the second innings of the last test, finally finding some form, and is worth backing to continue that here.

Lastly, with conditions likely to be gloomy and overcast, spin at times may be the only option for the bowling side.

Graeme Swann top England bowler @ 9/2 (Stan James) – 1 point

Also, considering this, and the decent form he has been in with the bat, he is also worth consideration in the Man of the Match market.

Graeme Swann Man of the Match @ 20/1 (Ladbrokes, William Hill) – 0.5 points