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Sir Michael picks up the bat for Lord Taverner’s charity

MIKE_mainBROADCASTER Sir Michael Parkinson will succeed Chris Cowdrey as President of the Lord’s Taverners, the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity, at the beginning of the new cricket season.

Sir Michael said: “I go way back into prehistory with the Taverners to the days when I still dreamed of playing for Yorkshire. In cricketing terms to become President of the Lord’s Taverners is the next best thing.”

Chris Cowdrey said: “The charity is lucky to have Sir Michael as he is the perfect fit with his entertainment background and love of cricket. I dare say that county champions Yorkshire County Cricket Club will get a mention when he takes over from me!”

Every year, the Lord’s Taverners donates over £3 million to help young people of all abilities and backgrounds participate in sporting activities. Last year the charity gave 8.5 million across all of its charitable programmes.

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