Cricket fans in Cornwall are in for a treat as Somerset County Cricket Club have announced a number of players set to feature in next week’s showcase fixture against Cornwall, including England Lions Cricketer James Rew.

Joining him will be Lewis Goldsworthy and Kian Roberts, two players with strong Cornish roots who progressed through the Cornwall Cricket Board Pathway, now returning to the county as part of this exciting encounter.

The match will take place at Wadebridge Cricket Club on Monday, August 4th, with play starting at 11:00 AM and gates opening at 9:00 AM.

This fixture is part of a national ECB initiative designed to give National Counties sides the opportunity to compete against first-class opposition, bringing high-level cricket to regional venues and inspiring the next generation of players.

Confirmed Players Include:

James Rew

Lewis Goldsworthy
Kian Roberts
Finley Hill
Josh Thomas
JT Langridge
James Theedom
Alfie Ogborne

Cornwall Cricket Board Managing Director Joe Skinner said: “We are extremely grateful to Somerset County Cricket Club in coming to Cornwall at such a busy time of year. To have such young talented players in Cornwall is exciting. James Rew coming off a big hundred in the Championship will excite our public. There is a lot of young talent in this named squad to date. We are getting a glimpse of the future here in Cornwall and something for our young people to aspire to.”  

Tickets can be purchased online here:https://booking.ecb.co.uk/WyOlko
Adults: £10
Under-18s: £5

Parking is available at Wadebridge Rugby Club for £5 per car, payable on arrival. Additional parking is available at Wadebridge Secondary School main entrance for £5 per car, and in Wadebridge town centre. Tickets can be bought on the gate and make sure you bring your own seating.

This showcase match forms part of Cornwall Cricket Board’s ongoing commitment to developing and promoting the sport throughout the county. As the official governing body for cricket in Cornwall, the Board provides opportunities for children and adults aged 5 and up to get involved, and works in partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to manage the sport’s growth and integrity at a local level.

For more information, visit www.cornwallcricket.co.uk or contact [email protected]