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Lord's To Welcome Armed Forces For T20 Competition

This year's Inter Services Twenty20 Tournament is be held at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 11, the Combined Services Cricket Association has announced.
 
The Army will be looking to retain their crown having won the triangular competition with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in 2013 and 2014.
 
It's the eighth successive year services cricket has been hosted by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord’s, and the sixth year running for the Inter Services Twenty20 Tournament. 
 
Vice Admiral Peter Hudson CB CBE, Chairman of the Combined Services Cricket Association said:
 
“For the servicemen, playing cricket at Lord’s will be one of the highlights of their sporting career, but it is also a marvellous day for the supporters and I would encourage people to come along and support their team.
 
"The IST20 tournaments have proved to be an outstanding success both for the high standard and thrilling cricket but also for an excellent day out.”
 
There'll be regular updates on all the action throughout the day on the Forces TV website and television channel - Sky 264, Virgin 277 or Freesat 652.
 
Tickets are £16 for adults, £8 for over 65s and £5 for under 16s, with group discounts available and free entry for school groups through the Lord’s School Parties Application Form. Visit www.interservicest20.co.uk for more information or to buy.
 
 

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