Durham to host Yorkshire in friendly

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The two-day friendly match on April 1 and 2 will allow Durham and Yorkshire to build up for the start of their championship campaigns

Durham and Yorkshire will play a two-day friendly at the Emirates Durham ICG on April 1 and 2.

Durham’s pre-season preparation will continue with a three-day game against Durham MCCU at the same venue from April 6, ahead of their first LV= County Championship Division One match at home to Nottinghamshire from April 12.

Yorkshire, relegated this year, begin their Division Two campaign versus Kent at Headingley Carnegie from April 5.

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