Skipper Chris Adams' hopes of bouncing straight back from the drubbing Sussex endured at the hands of the champions in the opening round were washed away in Richmond.
Heavy rain ensured no play was possible and Sussex will now probably have to win their three remaining group games to progress in the Twenty20, a competition they had hoped would provide their beleaguered fans with some respite from a depressing season.
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