Day 2 of the second test of the two-match series between England and West Indies was completely washed out by torrential rains at Riverside Stadium, Chester-Le-Street on Friday, 15.05.2009. Downpour was so heavy that not even a single ball was bowled in the entire day.

Rain fell overnight and with the bad weather continuing throughout the day, the umpires abandoned play at 4.05 p.m. BST. Rain is also forecast to disrupt the match over the weekend.

The 5,000 people who had bought tickets for the second day will be eligible for free entry on the remaining days, although availability is likely to be limited on Saturday with a 16,000 full house expected.

There is further uncertainty about conditions for Sunday and Monday, which is unfortunate for the region where the weather has been good for much of the early season.

Friday's washout, which came after just 5,000 spectators watched the action on Thursday, was a blow to organisers and again raised the question of why May Test matches are scheduled in summers packed with so much more enticing international action.

England ended the first day on 302 for two with Alastair Cook on 126 not out and night watchman James Anderson on 4. England lead the two-Test series 1-0.

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