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Heavy rain and strong winds meant no play was possible on day one in eight of nine County Championship matches.
The Division One top-of-the-table clash between Surrey and Nottinghamshire was the only match to see any action as the championship headed into its penultimate round of matches.
The Division Two match between Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire at Bristol was the first match to be abandoned without a ball bowled at around 14:00 BST, followed soon after by Lancashire versus promotion-chasing Middlesex at Old Trafford.
Derbyshire, who must realistically beat second-placed Glamorgan at Derby to keep their own promotion hopes alive, were left frustrated as the weather ruled out any cricket on day one and there was also no play between Leicestershire and Kent.
In Division One, Durham’s hopes of picking up a vital win against fellow relegation candidates Worcestershire were also delayed until at least the second day at Chester-le-Street.
Durham are six points adrift of safety, while anything less than victory for bottom side Worcestershire will confirm their descent to Division Two.
Play was also abandoned for the day at Hove where both Sussex and Yorkshire were looking to secure their safety from the drop, while Hampshire, who sit just six points above second-bottom Durham, were also denied any play at Taunton.
Warwickshire and Essex will also look to get their match under way at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
