Durham and Hampshire had to settle for a draw after a wash-out (Image: Durham Cricket)
Durham and Hampshire had to settle for a draw in their Vitality County Championship opener after rain prevented any play at Chester-le-Street.
After the opening three days at Seat Unique Riverside had been washed out there had seemed a possibility of play on day four, but captains Scott Borthwick and James Vince shook hands on a draw following a midday inspection.
Both sides take eight points from the match and will be looking to kickstart their seasons in round two, when Durham travel to Warwickshire while Hampshire welcome Lancashire to the Utilita Bowl.
Durham fans could see new Australian overseas signing Scott Boland in action during round two following his arrival this week.
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