See cricketing legends in action

SOME of the world's greatest cricketers of today and the recent past will showcase their skills in the area next week.

Household names from the Test match arena will represent the Lashings World XI in Hastings on Thursday.

The Kent-based club has announced a 14-man squad for the 1066 Cricket Challenge against Sussex League high-flyers Hastings Priory at Horntye Park Sports Complex.

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The all-star cast comprises Richie Richardson, Aravinda de Silva, Alvin Kallicharran, Clare Connor, Chris Cairns, Chris Lewis, Phil DeFreitas, Chris Harris, Vasbert Drakes, Tatenda Taibu, Phil Simmons, Nantie Hayward, Rashid Latif and Russel Arnold.

The match, now in its fifth year, will be a 40-overs-per-side affair and will get under way at 2.30pm. Gates will open at 1pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Hastings Information Centre, but they will be available on the day.

Admission costs 10 for adults and 5 for under-16s/pensioners, while a family ticket for two adults and two children is priced at 25.

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