No play possible on first day of second test

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Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the opening day of the second and final test between England and New Zealand at Headingley due to persistent rain.

The downpours left the outfield saturated on a chilly day.

A better forecast is in prospect for the weekend with sunny spells and warmer temperatures.

England won the first test by 170 runs at Lord’s.

The start of the second and final test was delayed by rain on Friday.

Play was due to get underway at 1000 GMT but the covers remained across the pitch half an hour before the start with the umpires not due to inspect until the rain stopped.

Dark clouds hovered over the ground on a chilly day with prolonged showers forecast