Storm Dave Halts Durham‑Kent County Championship Test

Storm Dave slammed into northern England, bringing rain, snow and gale‑force winds that blew away covers and toppled a scaffolding‑supported sightscreen at Durham’s Banks Home Riverside. The damage left the wicket saturated, and the umpires deemed one end too damp to play, cancelling the remainder of day three of the County Championship clash between Durham and Kent.

Durham, who led the first innings with a 221‑run advantage after a 335 score, were forced to abandon play. Head coach Adam Hollioake likened the scene to a “war scene,” noting the water on the wicket would hamper a restart. The ground was closed for safety but reopened at lunchtime, though a patch of water remained.