No play possible on day three against Worcestershire

Sussex’s hopes of pushing for victory on day three of the LV= Insurance County Championship match with Worcestershire at New Road were frustrated by the weather after a total wash-out.

Heavy morning rain led to the inevitable decision of umpires Peter Hartley and Chris Watts abandoning play for the day at 2.50pm with puddles on the outfield.

Sussex had established a first innings of 109 thanks to captain Cheteshwar Pujara’s third hundred of the campaign during which he passed 1500 runs for his adopted county in only his 12th match.

They removed Worcestershire opener Jake Libby cheaply yesterday evening and the home side will resume the final day on 34-1 – still 75 in arrears.

England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will be looking to add to his eight wickets in the game, including 7-59 in Worcestershire’s first innings.

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