Cricket fans, prepare for an unforgettable summer! Keith Prowse are elevating your experience at Edgbaston with a lineup of legendary guest speakers for the upcoming major matches. Gain unique insights and be entertained by the game's greats!
Mark Ramprakash
Firstly, batsman Mark Ramprakash will be joining guests in the prestigious 1882 Club for the England v West Indies Test Match.
Ramprakash’s cricketing career spanned over two decades, earning him a reputation as one of the best run-scorers in county cricket history.
He also played a pivotal role in England's victory in the final Ashes Test of 1997 at The Kia Oval. His second innings score of 48 runs helped the team set a total of 123, which secured a thrilling 19-run win.
Beyond the cricket pitch, Mark Ramprakash proved himself a multi-talented athlete, winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2006.
Sir Curtly Ambrose
Next up, the legendary Sir Curtly Ambrose will attend the Warwickshire Suite and Executive Boxes for the Test Match.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Ambrose's record-breaking 405 Test wickets at an average of 20.99 continue to inspire generations.
He even held the title of the best bowler in the world for a significant portion of his career.
Don't miss the opportunity to meet and mingle with the man who struck fear into the hearts of batsmen worldwide.
Dominic Cork
The iconic fast bowler Dominic Cork brings his expertise to the Men's IT20 and T20 Finals Day.
Renowned for his swing and seam control, cricket enthusiasts will remember his remarkable debut Test performance in 1995, where he claimed the best figures for an England bowler on debut (7 for 43) against the West Indies.
Cork also has firsthand experience winning T20 Finals Day after Hampshire’s final-ball victory against Somerset in 2010, so get ready to hear his wealth of knowledge!
Prepare to be captivated by his tales of on-field battles and hear tales of the thrilling world of international and domestic T20 cricket.
Ian Bell MBE
Finally, we are delighted to announce Ian Bell will join guests for the Men's IT20.
Ian Bell MBE announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2020, capping a magnificent 22-year career.
Bell's England Test team journey began in 2004, he went on to play in over 100 test matches, scoring over 7,000 runs.
His contribution to the 2005 Ashes victory earned him an MBE, followed by the ICC's Emerging Player of the Year award in 2006. Bell's impressive Test average of 45.00 solidified his legacy as a cricketing force.
While his primary focus was on Test and ODI cricket, Ian Bell MBE also made a mark in the IT20 format, contributing 188 runs for England between 2006 and 2014.
Get ready to hear about his legendary time on the pitch and his valuable insights about international cricket.
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