Durham: Players isolating due to member of staff testing positive for Covid-19

Durham take on Lancashire in the T20 Blast on Thursday with the Red Rose winning in each of their past eight visits to Chester-le-Street

Durham say a number of their players and staff are self isolating after a member of their support staff tested positive for Covid-19.

BBC Radio Newcastle understands the club have just 11 first-team players available for their T20 Blast fixture with Lancashire on Thursday.

Coach Will Gidman, 36, has registered as a player to carry out 12th man duties, while Ben Stokes - recovering from a broken finger - has also made himself available if needed.

"As a precaution and following government guidelines, a number of our playing squad and support staff are undertaking a period of self-isolation," a club statement said.

"The club will continue to strictly follow all government and ECB guidance to ensure the safety of our staff and spectators."