Adam Hollioake honours Umer Rashid

Adam Hollioake will not be playing for Surrey in their Championship match against Hampshire this week because he is to play for the Angus Fraser XI in The Umer and Burhan Rashid Memorial Match at Hove on Friday 13 September.

Adam spoke of the decision: "When I first heard about the Rashid Memorial Match I knew I wanted to play, thankfully with the title race out of the way I can now do this. It's been a terrible year and these tragedies have brought our two families together. I know how crucial support is at times like this and I'm glad to be representing the Hollioake family at this match."

Chris Adams, Sussex captain, is delighted that Adam will be playing: "One can only imagine what the Hollioake and Rashid families have gone through this year. Both Surrey and Sussex have lost sons, brothers and friends. Our two Clubs are linked forever and these integral members of our teams will never be forgotten. The evening is to be a celebration of Umer and Burhan's lives and we will be honouring Ben as well, we are glad that Adam will be a part of it."

Gates open 4pm, welcome 6pm match starts 6.30pm. All donations welcome to the Umer Rashid Memorial Fund at the County Ground, Hove.

We would like to express our thanks to Surrey for releasing Adam to play in this important match.