There is frustration at Chelmsford as not really a single ball was bowled on the third day from the LV County Championship Division Two match between Kent and Kent.

Only 18 overs were bowled on the third day from the LV County Championship match between Durham and Middlesex, the previous advancing to 89 for just one along with a lead of 152.

National selector Geoff Burns has assured county cricketers round the country their exploits are now being taken into consideration when England sides are selected.

Glamorgan’s about victory over Leicestershire within their LV County Championship Division Two game were wrecked through the weather, with simply 55 minutes of play possible around the final trip to Sophistication Road.

Rain demonstrated a discomfort round the country because the latest round of LV County Championship matches ongoing. The overall game between Leicestershire and Glamorgan led to a draw.