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Clapton to battle against Wyman

Rock legend Eric Clapton will lead a team of celebrity friends in a cricket match at a Surrey school.

The guitarist will captain a team of friends against The Bunburys, a group of touring celebrities and former cricketing professionals.

The charity event will take place at Cranleigh School on Sunday.

Among the beneficiaries will be the Crossroads clinic, based in Antigua, and founded by the star, who grew up in Ripley, near Guildford.

The match will feature a host of celebrities including former Rolling Stones member Bill Wyman and cricket stars Wasim Akram and Ryan Sidebottom.



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