Asia to take on Rest of the World at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium in January

After the launch of Power Cricket at the Millennium Stadium in October, the organisers, DP Cricket, have announced plans for two more matches early in the New Year.

This time, the games will feature Asia taking on the Rest of the World under the roof and lights at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on the weekend of January 25th and 26th, 2003.

Back in October, the Rest of the World side beat The Brits, skippered by England's Ashes captain Nasser Hussain, in each of two 30-over matches to scoop £50,000 in prize money and win the inaugural Power Cricket Cup. Now they will be regrouping in the Welsh capital to seek more glory in the New Year when they take on Asia, boasting some of the world's greatest one-day cricketers from India and Pakistan.

Power Cricket fans can look forward to the exciting prospect of some of India's finest players like Anil Kumble and Mohammed Kaif teaming up with Pakistani giants Wasim Akram, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar.

"By combining the best talent from India and Pakistan we believe we will create a mighty force to represent the continent of Asia in the second of our indoor cricket spectaculars in Cardiff," said Philip Pride, of promoters DP Cricket.

More than 12,000 fans turned up to witness the first indoor matches played at the Millennium Stadium. And now the organisers are all set to serve up another classic indoor duel.

Kiwi skipper Stephen Fleming is lined-up to make a return for the Rest of the World, along with fellow New Zealander Nathan Astle. The side will also star key Brits players plus other Test and one-day international heroes from England, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the West Indies including Courtney Walsh, Andy Flower, Dominic Cork and Glamorgan's own Matthew Maynard. Surrey 's big-hitting world record holder Ali Brown, who top-scored for The Brits with 54 last time out, is another on Fleming's short-list.

Tickets are available from the Millennium Stadium box office on 08705 582582, online via this website or at regional outlets to be advertised shortly. Fantastic early booking discounts are available on a limited number of tickets purchased during the remainder of 2002.