The second successive day of the third Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston has been abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.
After the first day was washed out on Thursday, the second was called off at 13:50 BST following further showers.
The last time the first two days of a Test in England were both washed out was against Australia in 1964.
The weather could scupper England's hopes of sealing a 3-0 series sweep but better weather is expected on Saturday.
The delayed start has given West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul extra time to recover from a side injury.
Chanderpaul, the world's top-ranked batsman, had a scan on Thursday.
West Indies captain Darren Sammy hinted on Wednesday that one of the two reserve batsmen, Assad Fudadin or Narsingh Deonarine, could come in if Chanderpaul's injury failed to heal.
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior was passed fit on Thursday following an eye infection, so reserve Steven Davies returned to county action with Surrey.
England lead the series 2-0 following wins at Lord's and Trent Bridge.
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