Old England Eleven To play A Cricket Match On The Isle of Man

Tuesday, 8 March 2011 00:00

There\'s a treat in store for crickets fans as the \'Old England\' eleven are coming to the Isle of Man for a one off match.

There's a treat in store for crickets fans as the 'Old England' eleven are coming to the Isle of Man for a one off match.

The visitors will be skippered by John Lever with Jim Parks as manager.

Amongst the famous names in the side are Derek Randall, Clive Radley, Martin & Darren Bicknell, Geoff Humpage, Warren Hegg, Peter Martin and Jim Love.

The match against an Island select team will be at Tromode on Friday 19th August.

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