England-South Africa Test to resume on Saturday

England's third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval will resume on Saturday after the second day was postponed on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honour her remarkable life and service," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

In a statement, the ECB said domestic and recreational cricket matches would also go ahead as planned at the weekend in line with Official National Mourning guidance.

England women's T20I against India at the Riverside Ground in Durham will also proceed.

The ECB said a minute's silence would be observed at The Oval followed by the national anthem.

"All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded inventory will be replaced with messaging paying cricket's respects to The Queen," the ECB said.

The opening day of the decider, with the three-match series locked at 1-1, was washed out by rain on Thursday.

The ECB had been in discussions with Cricket South Africa about extending the Test to a sixth day, but the Proteas are flying home on Tuesday to spend a few days with their families before departing for India and then Australia to begin their preparations for the T20 World Cup.

"Saturday is therefore confirmed as day three of a five-day Test match," the ECB said.

No play was possible on day one after England won the toss on Thursday and asked South Africa to bat, only for a shower to sweep in and put a halt to proceedings minutes before the players took to the field.

A frustrating day of covers on and off followed before an official announcement came mid-afternoon, saying no play would be possible.

The forecast is for mostly dry conditions for the remaining three days with the odd shower possible on Saturday afternoon.