Durham have confirmed no spectators will be permitted for their County Championship fixture at Banks Homes Riverside due to damage caused by Storm Dave.
Day three of their Division Two clash against Kent was set to take place on Sunday, but due to storm damage at the ground, play would not commence on time and spectators will not be able to attend.
Storm Dave has seen yellow warnings in place with parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales affected.
A Durham statement read: "Following Storm Dave hitting the north east in the early hours of Sunday morning, damage has been caused within the venue - therefore there will be no spectators permitted into the ground until further notice.
"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 confirmed that play will not commence on time, and a further update will be provided in due course.
"Until further assessment (sic) have taken place our ground safety team have decided it is unsafe to allow spectators into the venue."
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