Ambassadors at Slovak Cricket Day

On Saturday, 14th May, Slovak cricket club organized a Cricket Day in Hajske and thus carried on the tradition of the European Spirit of Cricket Weekend. It is still a opportunity to highlight cricket in Slovakia where cricket is developing and doesn't have a long tradition.

This year's day was unique; we were honoured to welcome the British Ambassador in Austria John Macgregor, British Ambassador in Slovakia Judith Macgregor and Indian Ambassador in Slovakia MK Lokesh, and we were pleased to welcome many other foreigners and guests living in Slovakia.

The programme was full of competitions and sporting activities for children like bowling, batting and catching the ball. Children were divided into 3 groups: boys under 11, boys over 11 and girls. When the competition finished, many of them were rewarded with prizes. After this activity, a children's match started and all of the kids were playing with great enthusiasm which surprised and pleased everyone. The children then had a picnic.

Below: Ambassadors with teams In the afternoon, a match took place, International Team v Slovak Cricket Club. The International Team was represented by players from England, India, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand. The whole match was held in a friendly atmosphere. And during the innings break the players could rest and enjoy a tasteful lunch. The Internationals won the match but the result was not so important. After a raffle drawn by the Ambassadors, play continued with India v England which the Indians won.

At the end of the day all the players sat around a big table and enjoyed Slovak goulash and the traditional slovak meal "bryndzove halusky". More than 150 spectators attended the day and it was hailed a great success.