Sega to host GamesAid Cricket Challenge Cup

MCV Staff 26th July 2011 Business News

UK games charity GamesAid has joined forces with publisher Sega to host the second annual Cricket Challenge Cup.

Four teams will take part in a number of 10/10 over matches, with the aim being to raise 2,200 for charity.

The teams will be as follows: Sega All-Stars (captained by John Clark). Square Enix (Ian Livingstone), The Outcasts (assorted Industry personalities captained by Doron Garfunkel) and Screaming Lord Hatch’s Invitational XI (captained by Alistair Hatch).

Sega are proud to host the inaugural GamesAid Cricket Challenge Cup and we look forward to the second annual industry cricket challenge,” Sega’s UK MD John Clark stated.

Healthy completion and fun between industry peers, whilst raising awareness and funds for GamesAid epitomizes the spirit of our industry. We’d also like to win our trophy back”

The Cricket Challenge Cup will take place on September 7th at Kew Green in London.

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