FIVE former international captains will be part of The Lashings World XI squad to play Colwall CC next Friday (July 28).

The World XI squad includes Richie Richardson, Vasbert Drakes, Alvin Kallicharran, Phil Simmonds (all West Indies), Phil DeFreitas, Clare Connor, Chris Lewis (all England), Chris Harris, Chris Cairns (both NZ), Tatenda Taibu (ZIM), Nantie Hayward (SA) Aravinda de Silva, Russel Arnold (both SL) and Rashid Latif (PAK).

Colwall CC chairman, Gary King, said: "The fantastic Lashings line-up offers everyone in the area the chance to see in person players, who between them boast 2,468 international caps. Five of the players were also captain of their national sides."

Gates open at 10.30am with a demonstration of blind cricket followed by a U11 game.

The main match is scheduled to begin at 2.30pm.

There is ample free car parking, the bars will be open as will a range of quality food outlets. Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family. A donation from each ticket goes to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Tickets are available from club members, the clubhouse or send a cheque payable to Colwall CC, c/o The Coppice, Brockhill Road, West Malvern, WR14 4DL.