Lord's on Saturday, September 19, starting at 11.00 a.m.

St. Clair (Brinky) Tucker, spokesman for the committee, said the decision had been made to switch the event from Somerset back to the east end of the Island because facilities in St. David's were more appealing to cricket followers.

The decision was also based on the attendance at last year's game at Somerset when a considerably smaller crowd was recorded than at the two matches held previously at Lord's.

"Let's face it, Lord's in one of the most popular cricket grounds in the Island. It's a place which is not only spacious but is viewed by spectators as being an ideal setting for a nice, relaxing day to watch cricket and just wander about to meet and greet friends,'' said Tucker.

The format will remain the same this year -- a 40 overs game featuring ex-cricketers who played at a high level during the late '60s, '70s and '80s.

Tucker also confirmed that the committee had extended their selection process of honourees beyond ex-players with former cricket writer and Bermuda Cricket Board of Control statistician Tommy Aitchison being among the trio chosen.

The other two honoured this year will be former St. George's Cup Match skipper Norwood Smith and former Somerset Cup Match bowler Nathan E. Proctor.

"Our view is that it takes all kinds to make the sport of cricket function properly and therefore it's fitting to show the appreciation for the work that these others have contributed,'' said Tucker.

"All of us enjoy searching through records to check on players' stats and to also compare them with others, and it's just great that we have had people like Tommy around to provide us with these sort of services.'' Another adjustment this year to their normal policy is to have all of the money raised from events donated to the BCBC's Youth Development Committee and not to a charity as has been the case in previous years.

Last year a total of $3,000 was evenly split and awarded to two charities and the Youth Development Committee.

Tucker said that the committee all supported the choice of the Youth Development Committee because they were excited to see that faith in Bermuda cricket was being restored now that El James had stuck to his word to concentrate on re-establishing a youth league.

"We are so pleased to see youth cricket being revived. All reports suggest that it has been a very positive thing that the BCBC has done and there is indication that the sponsors, parents and the cricket loving public are just as excited,'' said Tucker.

"It's such a treat to see the youngsters out there in their whites and playing in a very sportsmanlike manner in organised leagues.'' Meanwhile, negotiations are still ongoing to again bring in one or possibly two Test players.

Last year former West Indies Test duo Gus Logie and Joel Garner were here, and prior to that Phil Simmons and Phil DeFreitas played while Simmons was the lone foreign player participating in the inaugural event.

Added Tucker: "I cannot give any names right now but we will more than likely bring in players again from the West Indies because the South African tour of England will probably extend the English County Championship and therefore make their players unavailable. But every attempt will be made to bring in prominent players to add flavour to the occasion.''