Rain Washes Out Opening Day in Cardiff
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Intermittent rain ensured it was a frustrating Monday for Glamorgan and Leicestershire as not a single ball was bowled on day one of the LV= County Championship contest between the Division Two sides.
Gloomy conditions lurked over Cardiff throughout the day to ensure Sophia Gardens was the only venue across the competition not to witness any action.
Indeed, as the sun briefly pierced through the grey skies above the Welsh capital, players took an early lunch in the hope of getting underway sooner in the afternoon.
Further rain triggered yet another delay, and even after conditions improved, with Leicestershire putting the hosts in to bat having won the toss, play was delayed due to bad light before later being abandoned due to more rain.
It means Glamorgan will have to wait before seeing captain David Lloyd - who last week confirmed he will leave the Welsh outfit at the end of the 2023 season to join Derbyshire - and Australian fast bowler Michael Neser make their respective returns to action.
The Foxes currently occupy second spot in Division Two and sit 11 points ahead of Glamorgan who are fifth.
Day two is scheduled to get underway at 11am on Tuesday, although further rain is forecast throughout the morning in Cardiff.
