There was no play possible in Chester-le-Street for the second consecutive day in Durham’s Vitality County Championship clash with Kent due to a wet outfield. 

The umpires deemed the outfield unplayable after there was heavy rain throughout Thursday.

Despite the sun shining at the Seat Unique Riverside on Friday morning, the umpires made the decision at 9:50am, 40 minutes before the scheduled start. 

Durham are looking to consolidate their place in mid-table after securing their Division One status last time out, meanwhile Kent are looking to end a poor season with a win and take some momentum into next year’s campaign in Division Two after their relegation was confirmed prior to this game.