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Tigers set for cricket challenge

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Sam Vesty will lead out a Leicester Tigers XI in their annual 20/20 cricket match at Rothley Park on Sunday, July 6.

Now in its fifth year, the cricket  challenge at Rothley Park will see the Tigers XI up against a Matt Hampson Trust XI captained by former Tigers player Austin Healey.

Austin says he is determined to win this year after defeat 12 months ago and says: “We have already obtained the services of big hitters Martin Johnson and Gerry Taggart and intend to call up a selection of well-known professional cricketers from around the Midlands to add weight to the side.”

The match is a 2pm start, weather permitting, at Rothley Park Cricket Club in Westfield Lane, Rothley. Gates open at 12.30pm. Admission £5, free for children under 13. Pay on the day. Free car-parking is available and there will be a bouncy castle, slides, barbeque and bar.

Proceeds this year will be shared between the Matt Hampson Trust and the development of junior cricket at Rothley Park Cricket Club.

For information, see the Rothley Park CC website at http://www.rothleyparkcc.co.uk/