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After looking set for a good finish, following an enterprising declaration by Luke Sutton, Lancashire's match against Nottinghamshire faded away into a draw on a pitch that, even after four days, did not provide enough assistance for the bowlers

A forceful bowling performance from Dominic Cork helped to put Lancashire in a good position to press for victoryon the final day, although a draw is still a strong possibility

John Ward reports on the second day's play in the game between Lancashire and Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford

A round-up from the latest County Championship matches

Lancashire perhaps had slightly the better of a bread-and-butter opening day at Old Trafford against Nottinghamshire