"Philip Eden" philipATweatherHYPHENukDOTcom wrote in
:

Even now, they treat the 60-second weather slot at the
beginning of TMS as an opportunity for weatherman-bashing.
If the showers that you said there was a 30% probability of
fail to turn up, it's "Got it wrong again, didn't they?" and
"I'd rather ask the groundsman about the weather than a
forecaster."

Philip

I get the impression (from watching too much cricket!) that the Australian
commentators actively take an interest in the weather and what may be in
the vicinity. I've often heard the Australian test matches refer to
information they've been given from the Bureau of Meteorology - and this
in a country where weather is probably a lesser concern for cricket match
disruption.

Whilst on this topic - interesting to see how much the weather has
disrupted the current series in South Africa.

Cheers
Richard