Cricket and Rugby come together for MND
Some of the biggest names from the worlds of cricket and rugby came together at the Cooper Associates County Ground yesterday for the Captains Clash T20 for MND.
The star-studded charity fixture saw Somerset Captain Lewis Gregory captain a side to take on England Rugby Captain Jamie George’s XI in a unique T20 contest, in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
More than 2500 people packed the venue to witness and entertaining match which saw the likes of Lewis Gregory, Jack Leach, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Rew, Jake Ball, Migael Pretorius, Jamie Overton and Peter Trego take to the field alongside Jamie George, Ben Earl, Elliot Daly, Max Malins and Owen Farrell.
Rugby World Cup winner, Lewis Moody, who was recently diagnosed was also present to help raise awareness of the MND Association.
Following an entertaining match, the Jamie George XI came out on top in the final over of the match.
After the game, Lewis Gregory said: “It’s been a bit of fun and it’s really nice that there were over 2500 people here today, but obviously we’re here to try and raise some money for what’s a pretty serious cause and a pretty devastating disease. Hopefully, today’s fun and games is going to be pretty helpful towards the charity and I hope that a lot of people have had a good day. There were some funny moments and it was great to have such a big crowd in supporting the day.
“I think the rugby boys were a little bit nervous when they first rocked up, but I think they got into it and Max Malins played brilliantly! He got 80-odd and showed that he’s a little bit of a talent
“TKC and Jamie spoke at one of the T20s because Jamie was down watching and the idea just came about. Those two are having a chat about trying to sort out a game and Jamie messaged the Saracens lads and pretty much instantly they had their batting eleven sorted out! A massive thanks has to go to them for coming down. It’s quite a trek for them to come down and play in this game.”
MND ASSOCIATION
The match was held to help raise funds for and awareness of the MND Association.
Every day The MND Association support people with motor neurone disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The MND Association are a membership organisation with over 13,000 members forming a powerful national and local network that provides information and support.
They have over 1,300 active volunteers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and around 300 paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.
