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Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

It's a lovely day in the North East. Perfect for cricket. Who says you shouldn't play in September?

Well, lots of people actually, particularly yesterday when there was no play in eight out of nine games across the country.

The fact is they have played in September as long as I can remember and the weather is often lovely, like today. I can't recall people saying they should not be playing at this time of year last summer. It was shorts and T-shirt weather.

Durham have put Worcestershire in, as you would do after yesterday's rain and they have re-called Will Rhodes.

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Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

Lots of heavy showers are forecast today, so much so I am not sure how much play we will see in CLS, if any.

The umpires have been out a couple of times to inspect and we did have bright sunshine around about 11:00am, but the covers are now back on and the next band of rain appears to be on the way.

It's frustrating given Durham's need for points to try and get out of the relegation zone, while Worcestershire are now effectively needing snookers and miracles to survive.

All-rounder Paul Coughlin says he is excited about starting a "new chapter in my career" after joining Lancashire from Durham.

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