Heavy drizzle prevents play on Day Two

Wet Rose Bowl

The first day of August was greeted by incessant drizzle and heavier rain. Umpires Alan Jones and John Steele little option after consulting the captains but to abandon the match for the day at 5:00pm.

There were a few spectators in the pavilion watching the depressing state of England's progress at the Test match.

A better forecast is expected for the weekend, where the visitors Northamptonshire will be looking to continue with their good start to the innings.