Warne and Lara confirmed for Hong Kong

Shane Warne and Brian Lara have been confirmed for this month's Hong Kong Sixes tournament.

They will represent an All-Star side in the tournament which takes place over the weekend of October 27 and 28. India's Anil Kumble and Virender Sehwag, Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi and Zimbabwe's Heath Streak are also taking part.

Warne said: "I have heard so much about the event from some of the great players that have been here over the years, so to come and play myself is very exciting."

Hong Kong, England, Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and South Africa are all represented at the tournament, which has been running since 1992.