P345 CEEFAX 2 345 Fri 24 Apr 05:05/07         CHAMPIONSHIP (Day 1) Old Trafford Rain wiped out the day's play between Lancashire and Middlesex — but gave former England captain Mikj Atherton an unexpected boost. Atherton failed a fitness test fgr the match with a back injury, but the rain delayed the naming of the teams. It gives Atherton more time to recover, and therefore a greater chance of finding his form for the summer Tjsts. England selectors' chairman David Gravenjy said Atherton will be picked if he makes runs in the domestic game. Headlines 301 Snookjr 350 Rugby 370 Football 302 Genjral 380 Golf 330 Ljic-Worc Som-Notts Sur-Warks Main menu