Media Release - Gavin Larsen Testimonial Cricket Match (25 Jan 1997)

25 January 1997

Media Release - Gavin Larsen Testimonial Match

Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand - Sunday 2 February, 1997

The Gavin Larsen Testimonial Match promises to be one for the record books. Gavin Larsen`s Air New Zealand XI will be pitched against the NewstalkZB International XI in a 40 over match commencing at 12 noon.

Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Child and $30 Family pass are available through Ticketek outlets.

Included in the day`s play will be the long awaited sequel to the Trevor Chappell/ Brian McKechnie underarm bowling incident. These two players will meet in opposing teams for the first time since 1981 and re-enact the historical moment with a twist that will promise to add a new entry in the record books.

In addition, Zoe Goss and Maia Lewis will be able to provide spectators with a taste of the up and coming Rosebowl Series between New Zealand and Australia.

The Gavin Larsen Testimonial Match promises to deliver another quality event in line with the events run to date. The day will provide a great mix of competitive cricket, fun, music, entertainment and a chance for one spectator to drive away a new Ford Telstar courtesy of Avery Ford.

Any enquiries to testimonial Committee:

Gerald Jurie Ph 04 801 7958 Fax 04 801 8219 Mobile 021 440 253 Colin Douglas Ph 04 232 3088 Fax 04 232 9183 Mobile 021 663 049 Email 100401.3615 @compuserve.com Karen Larsen Ph 04 478 4058 Fax 04 478 4524

The Teams:

Gavin Larsen`s Air New Zealand XI

*Gavin Larsen, +Lee Germon, Mark Greatbatch, Nathan Astle, Stephen Fleming, Chris Cairns, Brian McKechnie, Maia Lewis, Dipak Patel, Danny Morrison, Ewan Chatfield.

NewstalkZB International XI

Matthew Maynard, Aamir Sohail, Roger Twose, Phil Blake, +Erv McSweeney, Zoe Goss, Merv Hughes, Ijaz Ahmed Jnr, Paul Jarvis, and two players from current touring England team.