Kent County Cricket Club today announced that it has accepted a challenge to do battle with Lashings, the Maidstone-based pub side. The two teams will play under floodlights at the St Lawrence Ground on Monday 6 August for the Intertops.com Titans of Kent Cup - a 40-over match starting at 4.30pm.

In accepting the challenge from Lashings, Kent's Captain, Matthew Fleming, commented: "Lashings has raised the profile of the game in the county with appearances by Brian Lara, Jimmy Adams and other well-known international players.

"Having said that, our Second XI recently beat them at Sutton Valence and we have made it clear to Richie Richardson that, if it's to be anything of a match, he will have to look to finding reinforcements!"

"The only hope Kent have that day is rain," said David Folb, Lashings' Chairman.

A sentiment echoed by Lashings' Captain, Richie Richardson, who said in response: "Matthew Fleming will be pleased to know that Shaoib Aktar, Allan Donald, Wasim Akram and Courtney Walsh will be playing on that day. I know that it is often the trait of old pros to take the day off when the touring sides visit but I very much hope that Matthew will be there on the day to benefit from my expertise and advice."

Tickets are on sale now at the St Lawrence Ground:

Adults £10 Reduced (Over 65s) £5 Children under 18 free KCCC Members £3 Car Parking £10

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