Bob Willis Trophy: Less than nine overs bowled on day three of Leicestershire v Durham

Umpires Nick Cooke and Neil Mallender called off play shortly after lunch

Just 8.5 overs were possible on day three of the Bob Willis Trophy match between Leicestershire and Durham because of rain.

Play started on time at 11:00 BST at the Fischer County Ground and Leicestershire claimed a seventh Durham wicket when Paul Coughlin chopped Gavin Griffiths to point.

A heavy rain shower forced an early lunch at 12:30 with Durham on 250-7 in their first innings.

Following an inspection of the outfield, umpires Nick Cooke and Neil Mallender decided to abandon play at 14:00.

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Both captains indicated they were willing to set up a final-day run chase.

Leicestershire skipper Colin Ackerman said: "There's definitely a possibility of setting something up, it's a short competition with wins vital, so it could make for exciting cricket on the last day - if we're luckier with the weather."

Durham captain Ned Eckersley added: "It's going to take some positive discussions to find a target we're both comfortable with - we'd probably want a few more than 250 - but both sides will want a positive outcome.

"We've all spent too much time not playing cricket this year and every player and every member of the coaching staff on both sides will want an exciting last day.

"We don't want to come and bat for bonus points."