Storm Dave halts Durham vs Kent County Championship

Storm Dave unleashed gale‑force winds and heavy rain on the Banks Home Riverside ground, blowing off pitch covers and flooding the wicket. The damage forced Durham’s staff to close the venue for spectator safety, and a post‑rain inspection found one end of the pitch too damp for play, leading to the cancellation of the day‑three County Championship match against Kent.

Despite a 335‑run first‑innings by Durham, the match was set to resume on Monday, but the weather warnings across northern England and Scotland made conditions uncertain. Durham, chasing promotion after last‑season relegation, had a 221‑run lead at stumps on Saturday, but the storm’s impact has delayed their campaign.