Play abandoned for the day at Arundel

PLAY has been called off for the day at Arundel with Durham 94-4 against Sussex in County Championship Division 1 on day one (July 18).

The game started on time at 11am and Sussex made early inroads with James Anyon taking two wickets in as many balls to leave Durham 1-2.

Steve Magoffin and Monty Panesar also struck and Durham were 94-4 when play was stopped just before lunch.

Persistent rain throughout the afternoon meant the teams were unable to restart play and the game was called off for the day just past 4pm.