Rain Washes Out Second Day of Lancashire vs. Nottinghamshire Match

Lancashire's Vitality County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Southport was marred by rain, with the entire second day washed out. The abandonment was a setback for James Anderson's preparations for his farewell Test at Lord's next week.

Despite early showers, umpires initially planned for Lancashire to resume their first innings at 12.30pm. However, prolonged rain forced them to abandon the day's play at 4.05pm.

The cancellation was particularly disappointing for spectators who had hoped to see Anderson bowl in his first game of the season. Anderson is set to play his final Test match against West Indies at Lord's, starting on July 10.

England's director of cricket, Rob Key, confirmed on Monday that Anderson will stay on with the England team after the Lord's Test as a fast-bowling mentor.

Should play be possible on Tuesday, Lancashire will resume on 344 for eight with skipper Keaton Jennings on 188 not out.

In the nine games played at Southport since first-class cricket returned to the ground in 2011, this is only the second time in 31 days that play has been completely abandoned.

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