Harmy out of Lord's final

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Harmison, 28, complained of soreness in his back during the current LV County Championship Division One clash with Surrey earlier this week, having only recently returned from a hernia operation.

It is a blow for Harmison, who had hoped to feature in the county's maiden Lord's one-day final after missing the entire npower Test series against India.

Harmison, who no longer plays one-day cricket for England following his retirement, has three months until his next potential international commitment - the Test tour of Sri Lanka which begins on November 14.

The paceman said: "The severity of the injury has surprised everyone and the timing couldn't be worse. Having played for Durham through the lean years, I was looking forward to making my mark in Durham's first ever final and I'm heartbroken I won't be playing.

"However, we have a strong squad and whoever steps up to take my place will be a quality player. It doesn't matter which 11 players we put out at Lord's, we have a good chance of bringing the trophy back to Durham and I'll be in London with the team to give them any help they need."

Durham head coach Geoff Cook said: "This is a cruel blow for him but when one door closes another one opens, and this is a real opportunity for another one of our talented squad."