MEDIA ADVISORY11th April 2009Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2009
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2009 Tournament Schedule | |
Wed 15th April | 2.30-6pm Kenny Jackson’s Beach Cricket Championship, opposite Karon Sea Sands Hotel |
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Thurs 16th April | Day One of Competition |
Fri 17th April | Day Two of Competition |
Sat 18th April | Day Three of Competition |
Sun 19th April | Finals Day |
(subject to change by the organising committee) |
Title: Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2009
Venue: Karon Stadium, Phuket, Thailand
Dates: 15th-19th April 2009
Website: www.phuketsixes.com
Organised by: the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour www.cricketsixes.com
Supported by: Phuket Cricket Union
Event motto: ‘Fun in the Sun’
Overview: Staged at Karon Stadium next to Phuket’s beautiful Karon Beach, the Phuket International Cricket
Sixes has to be one of the most exotic locations in the world to play cricket. Winner of a global award from the
International Cricket Council in 2005 the tournament annually attracts up to 28 cricket teams plus officials and
supporters from all around the world to enjoy ‘Fun in the Sun’ where the spirit, camaraderie and off
field hospitality are as keen as the on field action. Star players who have competed at the event include Adam
Hollioake, Trevor Chappell, Pranab Roy, Atul Wassan, Kenny Jackson and Alan Mullally. Now in it’s sixth
year the Phuket Sixes generates funds for local cricket development and charities and is a premier event on the
Asian Cricket Sixes Tour annual calendar.
* Winner of the ICC Global Award 2005 for ‘Best Spirit of Cricket’
* First staged in 2004, this year is the 6th year of the tournament
* 26 teams to compete in 2009, plus officials and individuals from around the world including Australia, India, Thailand & Hong Kong
* Directly contributes funds, equipment and support to cricket development in Phuket
* A full schedule of activities during the tournament including Kenny Jackson’s Beach Cricket Comp, Welcome Reception at The Green Man and the Sixes Gala Awards Dinner
* Sixes Gala Awards Dinner at the Movenpick Karon Resort Ballroom this year with guest speaker Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE
* Tournament will be staged at Karon Stadium, Phuket from 15-19 April
* 2008 Champions were the Calcutta Cricket & Football Club
* A premier tournament on the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour which also includes events in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Philippines, Macau & Australia
Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE
“Without doubt Bob ‘The Cat’ is the funniest speaker I have heard on football in all my experience” - Sir Bobby Robson CBE, legendary football manager speaker
“One of Britain’s funniest after dinner comedians” - Variety Magazine
“Acknowledged as Britain’s leading full-time after dinner speaker” - The Stage
For further info on Bob see: http://www.bobthecatbevan.co.uk/25years.html
Trevor Chappell
Age: 55
Tests: 3
ODIs: 20
Teams: Australia, NSW, South Australia, Western Australia
Others: ODI high score 110 (vs India); brother of Greg & Ian Chappell
For assistance or further information contact:
Mark Burns, Media Director, Asian Cricket Sixes Tour.
Tel. +852 9636 5545 or e-mail