Storm Dave halts Durham v Kent County Championship match

Storm Dave brought gale‑force winds, rain and snow to the Chester‑le‑Streets ground, blowing off pitch covers and flooding the wicket. The ground staff began a clean‑up, but umpires deemed one end too damp for play.

Durham had been leading 221 runs after the first innings and were set to continue after a 3.40 pm inspection. The match was abandoned, and the ground reopened to spectators at lunchtime, but no play could resume.