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South East Wales Select team before their match against MCC at Ebbw Vale Cricket Club Credit: Team manager

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who play at Lords in London, sent a team to Gwent last week to play a match against players from the South East Wales Cricket League.

The MCC v South East Wales Select took place at Ebbw Vale Cricket Pavilion on Friday 1August. It was a double-special day for Croesyceiliog Cricket Club.

They had two players selected, Stewart Roden and Danny Evans, with Stewart having the honour of captaining the side.

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Danny Evans (l) and Stewart Roden (r) were selected from Croesyceiliog Cricket Club. Credit: Emmeline Roden

The players in the league team usually compete against each other throughout the season, so it was a nice event for them to come together to compete against this famous club.

South East Wales Select won the match, finishing on 179 for 3 in 31 overs of a 40-over match.