Young cricketers to be part of Goughie's big day

Young cricketers from around the region will have the chance to parade their talents at Darren Gough's benefit match - and meet some of their heroes at the same time.

Six junior cricket teams will play in an eight-a-side tournament on the outfield at the Don Valley Stadium on August 30 and meet such cricketing legends as Viv Richards, Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh.

The tournament, for U13 teams, has been organised by former England fast bowler Gladstone Small.

Small, who played 17 tests for England, has worked for the Professional Cricketers' Association for two years overseeing community-based projects.

The teams playing are: Bradfield, Sheffield United 'A', Shiregreen and Whitley Hall who are all from Sheffield as well as Rotherham's Treeton and Anston

The youngsters will play in a knockout phase between 12.30pm and 3pm with the two finalists competing in front of the arriving spectators when doors open at 3.30pm.

Small said: "Darren is a great player, with the right attitude for the game. He has the ability to lift a team when they are down and that has earned him a lot of respect over the years.

"His popularity is shown in the amount of big names who are turning up just for him and it will be great for the youngsters to meet so many stars."

Tickets for the day/night match starting at 5pm are selling quickly! To get yours call the box office on: 0114 2565657. Grandstand £14 Adult, £7 U16. Other Areas £10 Adult, £5 U16.

At the gate - Grandstand £17 Adult, £8.50 U16, Other Areas £12 Adult, £6 U16.