Crimson-ball cricket takes centre stage at Utilita Bowl this August, as Hampshire Cricket celebrates the oldest format of the sport throughout Hampshire’s Rothesay County Championship fixture in opposition to Yorkshire.
Going down throughout the opening three days of the match, from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 August, the Celebration of Crimson Ball Cricket will mix top-level County Championship motion with a number of actions celebrating Hampshire’s history, the leisure sport and the traditions that make red-ball cricket particular.
And with Below-16s going free, it’s a terrific alternative to introduce the subsequent technology to first-class cricket.
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Hear from Hampshire legends
Some acquainted Hampshire faces will return to Utilita Bowl all through the occasion, becoming a member of for reside Q&As, appearances and extra.
Supporters can have the chance to listen to tales from throughout the generations and get nearer to among the gamers who’ve helped form Hampshire Cricket, together with Nic Pothas and Shaun Udal.
Supporters may discover Hampshire’s cricketing heritage by way of shows, a commemorative book and a digital stadium tour, in addition to strolling on the pitch and experiencing the venue like by no means earlier than.
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Household enjoyable
Below-16s can attend free of charge, making it a really perfect summer time vacation day trip for the entire household. Juniors can merely flip up on the gates free of charge entry.
There’s lots for youthful supporters to get pleasure from away from the motion too, together with the Crimson Ball Exercise Path, the Household Enjoyable Zone and inflatables and kids’s video games acquainted from Hampshire Hawks’ Vitality Blast matchdays.
Crimson-ball cricket is just one a part of the sport being celebrated.
Throughout the occasion, supporters can see cricket from a distinct perspective by way of demonstrations showcasing junior, incapacity and strolling cricket, shining a lightweight on among the some ways individuals throughout Hampshire can become involved within the sport.
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