Durham vs M.C.C., at London, Apr 09 2009 - Ball by Ball Commentary

Michael Vaughan's much-anticipated start to the season fizzled out for 12 as England's prospective No. 3 candidates were given a torrid time at Lord's

James Foster has learnt to be patient. It is more than six years since he last played for England so he isn't getting too carried away after enjoying a good week

Michael Vaughan was once again left kicking his heels in the Lord's changing room as rain prevented any play on the third day of the season-opener between MCC and Durham

Ian Blackwell couldn't have moved any further during the winter, uprooting his career from Somerset in the south west and transplanting into to the defending county champions, Durham, up in the north-east corner of England