DARREN Gough could be back in action for Yorkshire Phoenix in their National League match against unbeaten Glamorgan Dragons at Headingley on Sunday.

And if Craig White comes through an outing for Scarborough on Saturday, he may stand a chance of declaring himself fit for Yorkshire's Championship game with Durham which starts at Headingley next Friday.

Gough has been out for over a fortnight with a hamstring strain while White is still recovering from having two inches of rib removed just before the start of the season.

The pair have both been stepping up their training with Yorkshire and coach Kevin Sharp says they are champing at the bit to get playing again.

"Darren is making really good progress and is keen and hungry but we don't want him to come back too early," said Sharp.

"We are keeping his fingers crossed that physiotherapist Scott McAllister will soon say that Darren is fit again and we should know shortly if he will be able to make it for Sunday.

"Craig will play his first game of the season for Scarborough who are at home to Rotherham in the Yorkshire League and for the time being he will only bat and not attempt to bowl.

"But if he suffers no adverse reaction he may feel up to playing for Yorkshire Seconds in their three-day game against Nottinghamshire at Bradford and Bingley starting next Tuesday.

"The Durham match follows this one and it would be great to have two such big players as Darren and Craig in the side but we will have to reach a balanced judgement on both of them."

Updated: 10:39 Thursday, May 22, 2003