ashes test called due to rain...

Australia openers Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden shared their first century stand of the summer in reply to England's 373 in the fifth Test.

But bad light and rain ended play just after tea with Australia 112-0. Langer, who was dropped off Paul Collingwood on 53, was 75 not out and Hayden on 32.

Weekend rain is forecast with England needing only to draw to win the Ashes.

Giles earlier hit 32 and Steve Harmison was 20 not out when Giles was lbw to Shane Warne, who took 6-122.

With Australia requiring victory, there was some surprise that the batsmen accepted the offer of the light.