McKay strikes amid unrelenting gloom

Rain and then bad light meant only 6.3 overs of play were possible on the second day of the County Championship second division fixture between Leicestershire and Kent at the Fischer County Ground, Grace Road.

Resuming on 227 for 7, Kent quickly lost allrounder Matt Coles, the left-hander edging a rising delivery from Clint McKay to wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien without adding to his overnight score of 1. It was McKay's third wicket of the innings, and his 11th of the season.

Unfortunately the weather closed in after just 15 balls, and although the players did briefly get back out in the afternoon session, Kent had added just six runs to their total when bad light brought a frustrating day to an early close.

Leicestershire's director of elite performance, Andrew MacDonald, said a positive result was still perfectly possible. "The forecast for the next couple of days is better, it's a good cricket wicket with some carry to it, and we're optimistic that if we can take the last couple of wickets quickly, and get in with the bat, we can start driving the game forward," he said.

Kent wicketkeeper Adam Rouse said the visitors were finding it hard to believe they were yet again struggling to get on to the field. Their opening match of the season, against Worcestershire, was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

"After not even starting at Worcester, and then having last week off - when the weather was dry - it's tough to sit out another day here," Rouse said. "We're just eager to get out there and play. If we can add a few runs, get the score up to somewhere near 300, the bowlers are looking forward to running in for what will be the first time this season."