Leeds Bradford MCCU and Loughborough MCCU are to battle it out in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Mens Cricket Final on Monday 24th June at Wormsley Cricket Ground, Buckinghamshire. Both teams will be fighting hard to be crowned BUCS Mens Cricket Champions 2013.
BUCS, the governing body for university sport in the UK plays an integral role in the development of sport and has a rich history of producing athletes who have gone on to perform at the highest level. BUCS cricket in particular, has a distinguished list of players who have gone on to achieve great things in the game including former England captains Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain and Andrew Strauss.
Monty Panesar, James Foster and Tom Craddock have also all gone through the BUCS system and it is estimated that 25% of the first class county players have come through the MCC Universities and therefore played in the BUCS competition.
The final on Monday 24th June will see some of the finest emerging talent on display at Wormsley as they showcase their talents and look to emulate these first class cricketing heroes.
Leeds Bradford MCCU and Loughborough MCCU have earned their place at Wormsley after finishing in the top 4 of the Premier A League the top BUCS mens cricket division before defeating Exeter MCCU and Durham MCCU respectively in the semi finals.
Spectators at the game will be hoping for a repeat of last years thrilling final which saw Cambridge MCCU emerge victorious in an enthralling high-scoring encounter against Durham MCCU by just 24 runs.
Aside from the cricket, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. The private ground in Buckinghamshire is renowned as one of the most beautiful grounds in the country and an unforgettable place to play. Guests can relax in the Red Bull music Wigwam and indulge in the delicious food and drink courtesy of Jamie Olivers Fabulous Feasts (JOFF).
Students can purchase tickets for just £5 including a free first drink (soft drinks or beer available). Adult tickets are £10 in advance or £15 on the day. Under 16's can watch a great days cricket for just £1. Hospitality is available if booked in advance for just £60 - £30 for children under 12 and includes a match ticket, car parking, tea, coffee and homemade biscuits on arrival, a 2 course lunch and afternoon tea.
Shuttle buses are available from High Wycombe railway station running from 9.30-11.30am and 6-8pm going to and from the ground. They will also drop off at Bucks University in the evening for any students attending who want to celebrate the cricket well into the evening. Return tickets for the bus are just £5. Gates open at 9.30am and the game starts at 11am with close of play expected at 6.30pm.