Lancashireâ..s Pro40 opener with Essex at Old Trafford was abandoned without a ball being bowled as poor weather continues to dog the north-west of England, among other areas.

Of three scheduled matches this weekend, only one has been played â.. Kentâ..s victory against Leicestershire on Saturday. On Friday, Worcestershire could not cheat the rain, despite switching their match against Hampshire to the County Ground in Derbyshire.