Rain prevents play on opening day

The inclement late September weather put paid to any play on the scheduled opening day that brings Leicestershire and Derbyshire’s Vitality County Championship seasons to a close.

Wet areas on the playing surface following heavy overnight rain delayed the start despite some glimpses of sunshine in the morning, but conditions were never good enough for the rapid drying that was necessary and umpires Neil Bainton and Nigel Llong abandoned play for the day after their 2pm inspection.

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