Brook and Markram left frustrated as Nottingham rain wipes out decider

England and South Africa were left frustrated by the weather as a miserable afternoon of rain in Nottingham washed out their T20I series decider at Trent Bridge. Harry Brook and Aiden Markram both posed with the trophy after an anticlimactic finale, with the series drawn 1-1 after South Africa's win in a shortened game in Cardiff and England's drubbing in Manchester.

The captains briefly headed to the middle for a delayed toss, but the rain became heavier as soon as they walked out. It relented for a short while but returned with a vengeance, and the umpires called the game off at 4.18pm. "It's a shame that the weather has ruined it again," Brook said.

Markram said that South Africa were particularly disappointed that they would not have the chance to put in an improved performance after their 146-run thrashing at Emirates Old Trafford on Friday night. "We had a lot of motivation today to put in a good performance and rectify a few things… but when the weather is like this, there's not much you can do," he said.

Markram's next international assignment is a month away, with South Africa touring Pakistan for two Tests, three T20Is and three ODIs. "It should be a good tour," he said. "[I have] two or three weeks off now, which will be welcome, and then we hit the road for a full tour. It's going to bring its own unique set of challenges, but the boys will be up for that."

Brook also has a short break lined up before England's winter assignments in New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka and India, with Jacob Bethell taking over as captain in their T20I series in Ireland next week. "I've got about a month now," he said. "I'll go on holiday, soak up the sun, and look forward to New Zealand and the Ashes."

Phil Salt was named player of the series after his unbeaten 141 in Manchester. He started the series with a first-baller in Cardiff, but led the charge for England in their record win at his home venue on Friday night.