Durham Cricket

Ben McKinney's stunning 244 helped Durham post 605-5 declared before reducing Gloucestershire to 168-8 in their County Championship Division Two clash.

Ben McKinney struck a sublime 244 to propel Durham to 605-5 declared before the visitors seized control with the ball, reducing Gloucestershire to 168-8.

Severe weather conditions forced the abandonment of day three at Chester-le-Street, with scaffolding structures damaged and water covering the pitch.

The South African returns to Chester-le-Street where he captained Durham to back-to-back County Championship titles in 2008 and 2009.