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Lashings at Lightcliffe - Legends Locked In

Lashings at Lightcliffe - Legends Locked In

Stephen Naylor24 May - 08:02

We're excited to be able to start confirming the names of the Lashings World XI players who will be joining us on Thursday, 3rd July.

Here's the latest players confirmed to be joining us at Till Carr Lane:

✅ Courtney Walsh: One of the very finest bowlers ever to bestride a cricket ground, he claimed 519 wickets during his test career, through a combination of pace, intimidation and sheer class.

✅ Ryan Sidebottom: Yorkshire’s very own T20 World Cup winner, he took 79 test wickets for England in 22 matches alongside claiming 762 first class and 93 T20 victims.

✅ John Emburey: A true cricketing legend representing his country in 64 Tests and 61 ODIs. He was part of the England squad in the 1987 World Cup and took 1,608 first-class wickets during his illustrious career.

✅ Kirk Edwards: In 2011, Kirk became only the 14th West Indian to reach three figures on his debut, joining an exclusive club that includes Lashings ambassador Sir Gordon Greenidge.

✅ Tim Bresnan: After being the youngest player in 20 years to represent Yorkshire when he made his debut aged 16 in 2001, the all-rounder represented England in 142 matches - including 23 Tests - and played pivotal roles in the 2010 World T20 and 2010-11 Ashes victories.

✅ Chris Schofield: The leg-spinning all-rounder has represented his country in both tests and T20 internationals, taking 237 wickets first-class wickets along the way.

✅ Sir Gordon Greenidge: Simply one of the greatest and most destructive opening batsmen in cricket history, Sir Gordon is the Lashings Team Ambassador and will be with us on the day to share stories from his 17 years representing the West Indies in Test and One-Day Cricket.

✅ Hugo Hammond: An explosive wicket keeper batsman who has represented the England Physical Disability team on various tours, you might also recognise him from Love Island!

You can see Courtney, Ryan, John, Kirk, Tim, Chris, Hugo & Sir Gordon and many more as we face the World XI in a T20 fixture that will live long in the memory.

Be there to see the cricket legends live in Lightcliffe on Thursday, 3rd July:

  • Gates open: 3.30pm • Match starts: 4pm
  • Entry: Adults £5 • Juniors Free
  • BBQ, Pizza & Ice Cream • Bar, Tea & Coffee • Raffle

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