Students at Haycliffe specialist sports college in Bradford were bowled over to receive the gift of a professional cricket lesson and match with top Yorkshire cricketer Matthew Hoggard.
Sixteen youngsters – who have special educational needs – were treated to the VIP coaching session by Bradford health care cash plan provider Sovereign Health Care, which won it in a charity auction.
Mr Hoggard, who lives in Baildon and plays for Yorkshire, said: “It was great fun. Cricket’s a fantastic team sport that breaks down barriers and keeps you fit.
“I enjoyed the chance to promote it, and the kids at Haycliffe seemed to have a pretty good time too.”
He donated the lesson to the Marie Curie Cancer Care Hospice Daffodil Ball auction.
The school has a number of excellent cricketers, including one who plays disability cricket for England.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article