POTTERNE teenager Jack Collier had a day to remember when he took the wickets of three former test match players for just 23 runs on Sunday when his club took on the Lashings all stars in a charity match.

Around 400 people were at The Grove, Potterne, near Devizes for a fundraising lunch and were joined by cricketing legends such as West Indies batsman Gordon Greenidge and Wasim Jaffer of India.

Former England player John Emburey was celebrating his 65th birthday on Sunday so the lunch guests serenaded him with a rendition of Happy Birthday.

Another star turn was put in by cricket commentator Henry Blofeld who for nearly 50 years has been the voice of cricket and will be standing down from BBC Radio 4’s Test Match Special later this summer. He revealed that his decision to retire came after he thought a player had been caught but had actually been bowled out in a test match earlier this year.

A raffle raised thousands of pounds for Julia's House children's hospice which is Potterne Cricket Club's charity of the year.

Cricket club chairman Fred Kerley said: "The whole day was a huge success. It was a shame that the rain came in and so we had to abandon the game before Potterne got to bat but I don't think people minded too much.

"Everyone had a good time at the lunch and they got to see the Lashings team bat. Special mention must go to Jack Collier who is only 18 and got three wickets for just 23 runs.

"I want to thank all the volunteers who made it possible and our main sponsors Wadworth and Canburg. We couldn't have done it without the volunteers.

"We have been holding fundraising events for Julia's House all year and we hope to eventually present them with up to £15,000. We will also be making a donation to a village good cause from the profits from the day."

Ged Montgomery from Julia's House said: "We are very grateful to Potterne Cricket Club for its continued support."

Before lunch scores of youngsters were put through their cricketing paces by the Lashings stars.