Wind blows Glam close to promotion

GLAMORGAN have moved a step closer to promotion to the top flight of county cricket - without a ball being bowled

- NIGEL GARDNER ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay

GLAMORGAN have moved a step closer to promotion to the top flight of county cricket - without a ball being bowled.

The high winds which prevented any play on day one of the Rothesay County Championship Division Two match at Derby blew the Welsh side closer to promotion.

But they buffeted Derbyshire's chances in the process.

Although the outfield at the Central Coop County Ground had recovered from Sunday's heavy rain, there was a health and safety issue caused by the strong winds with gusts in excess of 50mph.

The extreme conditions posed a potential threat to the groundstaff who would have struggled to safely remove the big sheets covering the square.