Washout spells end for Derbyshire

Scotland Saltires’ Friends Provident Trophy clash with Derbyshire Phantoms was abandoned due to heavy rain in Glasgow.

The Saltires had been hoping to end their campaign on a high with a second victory of the season against county opposition, while Derbyshire needed to win to stand any chance of making the knockout stages.

But the fixture, moved from the side’s regular home ground in Edinburgh to Clydesdale’s Titwood, became their first in more than five years to be washed out without a ball bowled.

Coach Pete Steindl said: “It’s disappointing for all concerned.

“The ground was looking great and I have to pay tribute to all the Clydesdale staff at Titwood for the effort they put in to getting the game on.

“But, in the end, there is nothing anybody can do to control the weather.”

Steindl, whose side finished their campaign with just one win, added: “The guys have improved with each game and we were looking forward to developing our game again today.

“Our bowlers have been exceptional throughout the campaign and the batsmen came to the party against Yorkshire on Monday. There is a lot to be positive about.”

The senior side have a month off from top flight action before facing New Zealand and Ireland in a tri-series in Aberdeen at the beginning of July.

“It’s a chance for some of the guys with injuries to get back to full fitness and hopefully for everyone to play themselves into form.”