Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after storm damage

Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after stormImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Durham have been a first-class county since 1992Published37 minutes agoSpectators have been told to stay away from Durham’s Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.The start of the third day’s play in the County Championship Division Two match between Durham and Kent has been delayed.A club statement stated “damage has been caused within the venue” and fans have been advised to stay away.The statement continued: “The club have been in discussions with the match officials and venue staff this morning and following the impact on the pitch and structures within the ground it is validated that play will not commence on time, and a further report will be provided in due course.”The safety of all in attendance is our number one priority in any decisions we make.”The extent of the damage at the Riverside, an international cricket venue, has not yet been disclosed.Storm Dave hits road and rail travel but is set to ease