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PCA England Masters Vs International Masters 20th July 2010The sun shone over the picturesque Wormsley estate for the annual Masters match on the Getty’s cricket pitch. During the morning's play, the professionals were joined by 14 ECB TwelfthMan competition winners following an ECB marketing campaign, and competitions on Facebook and TalkSport. The fans got to play a t20 match with their heroes such as captains Michael Atherton and Mark Butcher. Hospitality guests were greeted by a steel band and a champagne reception as they soaked up the sun and watched the match. Official Vehicle Supplier to the England Cricket Team, Jaguar, brought along a XJ 3.0l Diesel LWB, which looked stunning next to the traditional pavilions and certainly caught a few looks during the day. Lunch was hosted in the large marquees and money was raised for the PCA Benevolent Fund, while guests were entertained by a cricketing Q&A from the players. The afternoon entertainment commenced at 3.30pm with the English Masters taking on Masters from the rest of the world. The teams were led by captains Graeme Hick and Ian Harvey. Jason Gallian scooped the much coveted man of the match award for his 93 not out including a stunning 6 and many 4’s. It was a toughly contested match but the English Masters came out on top. Many thanks to the event sponsors - Buxton, Verve Clicquot, Owzat cricket and Sumaridge - for their kind support. Scores PCA England Masters 176-2 Rest of the World 160 all out PCA England Masters won by 16 runs! Old Athertonian’s CC 154 all out Vingt Vingt Gough X1 153-5 Old Athertonian’s won by 1 run! |
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PCA Masters Turn Out For Josh Mierkalns24-year-old Josh Mierkalns is a talented sportsman who joined Nottinghamshire in 2007, spending two years as a professional cricketer. Although his first team opportunities were limited to a handful of appearances, he became an incredibly popular member of the staff and was in great demand to play as a ‘pro’ in club cricket when his Notts career came to an end. Unfortunately for Josh, he suffered a severe intestinal illness during the winter of 2008, and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. After losing two and a half stone in two weeks, Josh was admitted into hospital for an operation to remove his colon. Despite using an external colostomy bag, Josh battled to regain fitness, and signed for Caythorpe CC in 2009. Last winter, Josh’s health declined once again despite further operations and his condition was complicated through an acute attack of gout. The illness has meant that Josh is unable to work but his fighting qualities have come to the fore and he refuses to give up his ambitions of playing cricket for Caythorpe again this summer. During his illness, he has received assistance from the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) Benevolent Fund, and the PCA have now joined forces with Caythorpe CC to organise a charity cricket match in his name. On Sunday 5th September 2010, a star-studded PCA Masters team, including Gladstone Small and Chris Read, will take on a Nottinghamshire Premier League All Star XI in an explosive Twenty20 encounter. There are a limited number of exclusive sponsorship packages available, which include pre-match hospitality with the players, at-seat service during the game, and a signed shirt from the day. These superb packages are priced at £250, with all proceeds going towards a special fund for Josh – to nurse him back to health and support him to get the qualifications needed for the next stage in his life. We would love you to join us for what will be a superb day of sporting entertainment, all in the name of a good cause. For more information, please contact Jim Hindson on 07866 241241 or email jim@bowlesassociates.com |
