Wealthy North West cricket fans sought

CRICKET fans in the North West have the opportunity to get close to the world champions. Cricket Ireland and Cricket Australia came together to give one lucky person the chance to be the "twelfth man" and help the Irish Cricket set up financially in the process.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jun 2010, 15:25 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2010, 12:36 BST

Australia's cricketers made a remarkable offer to help boost the finances of Cricket Ireland at the RSA Challenge one day international in Dublin later this month.

They invited invited Cricket Ireland to auction the position of “Twelfth man for the day” at the big game at Clontarf on June 17.

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Unfortunately the winner will not be able to take the field because the match is an official ICC One Day International. Everything else will be thrown in to make a cricket lover’s dream come true.

Wealthy cricket fans are sought to win the fantastic prize, with bids starting at 3,000 euros.

The winner will be provided with Australian kit to wear and keep and will travel to the match on the team coach. They will be able to sit with the world beating players for the match, join them for lunch and will be with the team when they return to the hotel. Throughout the match he will have full access to the Australian dressing room and viewing tent.

Bids start at 3,000 euros and should be made by phone to David Williams, Chairman of Cricket Ireland, on 00353 86 699 6689.

Alternatively, cricket fans can get close to their heroes by buying a ticket for the match, with many still available.

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