Cricket matches for a worthy cause

The past, present and future generation of West Indies cricketers will be on show today at the Carlton Club ground for a worthy cause.

In an effort to raise funds to help with the construction of an autism centre, the Variety Club of Barbados has organised two matches, the first starting at 4 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. under the lights.

The feature attractions brings together a "West Indies" team and the Barbados team, and the preceding affair to set the stage will involve a clash with the island's leading primary schools, Marshall Trading St Catherine and Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Wesley Hall.

Leading the list of former West Indies stars are: Senator Desmond Haynes, along with ace fast bowlers, Joel Garner, Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose.

Recent West Indies players: Stuart Williams, Keith Arthurton and Adam Sanford. West Indies Under-19 selectees, Patrick Browne and Alcindo Holder, arealso in the "West Indies" line-up which has borrowed Barbadians Sherwin Campbell and Philo Wallace.

The most known names in thematch featuring the juniors are:Anthony Alleyne, captain of recently-crowned primary schoolschamps St Catherine,and his rival skipper Roston Chase.

The night match, which is a 35-overs-a-side affair, will feature coloured clothing and black sightscreens.

Admission is $10.