NEWCLOSE County Cricket Ground is preparing to host the world’s most famous club cricket team when Lashings pay their first ever visit to the Blackwater Road, Newport venue on Sunday August 22.

Lashings have yet to finalise their side but Ventnor have announced that Steve Snell, the Gloucestershire wicket-keeper batsman, will make a guest appearance for his former club.

Spectator tickets priced £10 for adults and £3 for children are now on sale at Newclose and Ventnor Cricket Club. Tickets can also be purchased from Hose Rhodes and Dickson in Ventnor. The match will start at 2.30pm.