Clock counting down to Quality Time at the Thailand International Cricket Sixes 2009

Oct. 21, 2009 - PRLog -- Demand to enter the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour event has been overwhelming from overseas sides, which is a great boost for the tournament in only its second year! A field of around 20 teams looks likely to compete at the Harrow International School ground in Bangkok, with teams flying in from all over the world to spend plenty of Thai 'quality time'.

Thanks to generous sponsorship from Etihad Airlines and the Chaophya Park Hotel, ACST are delighted to confirm that England internationals Darren Maddy and Rikki Clarke will join the tournament to play and to give insights into life as current top flight cricketers with England and Warwickshire. They will also be joined by their current captain at Warwickshire, Ian Westwood.

ACST Chairman, Michael “Cat” Maher, is delighted with the enthusiasm being shown towards the tournament. He said: "To have three such high quality, first class cricketers at the Thailand Sixes is fantastic news for the tournament and the participating teams."

"Bangkok's an attractive destination and last years Sixes went marvellously well. We'll confirm the team entries shortly but it’s likely the team numbers will have doubled since last year which is excellent news for the tournament."

The Co-organisers of the event, Southerners CC are very active in cricket development in Thailand. They are requesting that any teams coming for the Sixes consider donating some spare cricket equipment, so that it can be put to good use to help develop the game in Thailand.

As well as the action on the field, the participants will be attending functions each evening, where lasting friendships are always made.

For further details about the event, please contact Michael “Cat” Maher at cat@cricketsixes.com or contact him by telephone on: +61 407 385 481.

Visit our websites at www.thailandsixes.com and www.cricketsixes.com for further information.

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