Stoneman to lead Durham in tour game

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Mark Stoneman will captain Durham for the first time in their three-day match against the touring Australia A side.

The 25-year-old opener has been selected to lead a team which could include three first-class debutants in Keaton Jennings, Johann Myburgh and Paul Coughlin.

It will be Australia A’s second match in England after they were held to a draw by Derbyshire last week.

The tourists will then take on England Lions in four-day matches at Old Trafford and Edgbaston.

Durham's squad to play Australia A: Mark Stoneman (captain), Ian Blackwell, Scott Borthwick, Ruel Brathwaite, Mark Claydon, Paul Coughlin, Keaton Jennings, Gordon Muchall, Johann Myburgh, Michael Richardson (wicketkeeper), Ben Stokes, Mark Wood

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