No play was possible because of rain on the opening day between Leicestershire and Gloucestershire at Grace Road.

The ground was still recovering from Sunday's deluge that saw the Pro40 match with Northants called off.

A further band of rain sweeping across the midlands overnight extended into morning and meant little chance of the Championship match starting on time.

Umpires Jeff Evans and Barry Leadbeater needed only a brief inspection before calling the day off just after lunch.