Cox leads by example

Somerset captain Jamie Cox led by example by scoring a half century (58) as they reached 273 for 6 in 68 overs on the second day of the rain affected County Championship Division One match against Leicestershire at Taunton.

Cox shared a second wicket stand of 123 with Rob Turner (47). Keith Parsons scored 48 and gave Somerset a second batting point. When Parsons got out at 259, Leicestershire also took a second bonus point. Anil Kumble, Philip DeFreitas and Scott Boswell took two wickets each for Leicestershire.

With only three balls being bowled on the first day and a draw being the likely outcome, Somerset needed to start well to erase their relegation fears. Cox and Turner provided it. Then it was up to Parsons and Mike Burns (23) to put on a stand of 52 runs before Burns got out at 191.

Graham Rose (5) quickly followed Burns and Somerset were 205 for 5. In the end, Somerset were helped by an unbeaten 40 from Ian Blackwell to end the day at 273 for 6.