Storm Dave halts Durham vs Kent County Championship

Storm Dave unleashed gale‑force winds and heavy rain on the Durham ground at Banks Home Riverside, blowing covers off the pitch and causing a large water patch that left the wicket damp. The damage was described as a "war scene", prompting the Chester‑le‑Street ground to close to spectators for safety. The pitch was inspected at 3.40 pm and one end was deemed too damp, leading to the halt of play on day three of the County Championship match against Kent.

Durham had been in control before the interruption, leading by 221 runs after a 335‑run first‑innings total that featured a century by Emilio Gay. Kent had been dismissed for 197, with Matthew Potts and Kemar Roach each taking three wickets. The postponement came as Durham aims to bounce back after last‑season relegation and chase promotion.