Please be advised that the 6th annual Phuket International Cricket Sixes gets underway next week from 15th April 2009 at Karon Beach, Phuket.

Entertainment Events
15.4 - The warm up event for the Sixes is Kenny Jackson’s Beach Cricket Championship from 2.30pm on Wednesday 15th April at Karon Beach (in front of Karon Sea Sands Resort). This will provide a good opportunity for pre-event comments from players and officials and an excellent photo opportunity in a fun atmosphere with tropical beach surroundings.

16.4 - The Sixes Welcome Reception is attended by all the teams, officials and tournament sponsors and takes place in the gardens of The Green Man on Thursday 16th from 7.30pm. This picturesque function provides a good opportunity for social photos, post first day comments and the chance to speak with Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE the only person to receive the MBE award from the Queen of England for after dinner speaking.

19.4 - The Sixes Gala Awards Dinner, with guest speaker Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE. Attended by all teams, officials and sponsors, including star players Trevor Chappell (ex-Australia) and Kenny Jackson (South Africa) this is the biggest social function of the Phuket Sixes and taking place for the first time at the luxurious Movenpick Karon Resort Ballroom. Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE will be the main speaker. Entry is by invitation only for guests, media please contact Mark Burns in advance to arrange attendance.

The Tournament
The tournament matches commence on Thursday 16th April at Karon Stadium and take place daily from 9am - 5pm, including Finals day on Sunday 19th. Action is fast and furious and all media are welcome to capture the excitement. There are four competitions: Cup, Plate, Bowl, Spoon.

Results and summaries of the days action will be sent out daily.

All media are welcome to cover the tournament, with advance accreditation.

The Spoon final also saw a decisive victory for Guwahati Town from Assam, India over newcomers the Black Swans from Australia. Guwahati posted a hefty 88 runs in their innings which the Swans fell well short of with their 49 runs in reply.

It was a fantastic week’s cricket in Phuket at the ‘Sixes by the Sea’, in wonderful surroundings and played in the best traditions of the Spirit of Cricket. Following the close of play all of the 23 teams and 30 VIPs and officials attended a sumptuous Gala Awards Dinner at the Hilton Arcadia Hotel.

See below:
* 2009 Tournament Schedule
* Event Listing facts
* Event Quick Facts
* Bio’s of Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan & Trevor Chappell
* Event logo for media use

2009 Tournament Schedule
Wed 15th April
2.30-6pm Kenny Jackson’s Beach Cricket Championship, opposite Karon Sea Sands Hotel
6.30-8.30pm Officials & Captains Meeting
Thurs 16th April
Day One of Competition
7.30pm Sixes Welcome Party at The Green Man
Fri 17th April
Day Two of Competition
6.30pm Twenty20 Floodlit Charity Match
Sat 18th April
Day Three of Competition
Sun 19th April
Finals Day
7.30pm Awards Dinner at the Mövenpick Resort Ballroom
(subject to change by the organising committee)

Phuket Cricket Sixes Listing Facts
Title: Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2009
Venue: Karon Stadium, Phuket, Thailand
Dates: 15th-19th April 2009
Website: www.phuketsixes.com
Organised by: the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour www.cricketsixes.com
Supported by: Phuket Cricket Union
Event motto: ‘Fun in the Sun’
Overview: Staged at Karon Stadium next to Phuket’s beautiful Karon Beach, the Phuket International Cricket Sixes has to be one of the most exotic locations in the world to play cricket. Winner of a global award from the International Cricket Council in 2005 the tournament annually attracts up to 28 cricket teams plus officials and supporters from all around the world to enjoy ‘Fun in the Sun’ where the spirit, camaraderie and off field hospitality are as keen as the on field action. Star players who have competed at the event include Adam Hollioake, Trevor Chappell, Pranab Roy, Atul Wassan, Kenny Jackson and Alan Mullally. Now in it’s sixth year the Phuket Sixes generates funds for local cricket development and charities and is a premier event on the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour annual calendar.

Phuket Cricket Sixes Quick Facts:
* Winner of the ICC Global Award 2005 for ‘Best Spirit of Cricket’
* First staged in 2004, this year is the 6th year of the tournament
* 26 teams to compete in 2009, plus officials and individuals from around the world including Australia, India, Thailand & Hong Kong
* Directly contributes funds, equipment and support to cricket development in Phuket
* A full schedule of activities during the tournament including Kenny Jackson’s Beach Cricket Comp, Welcome Reception at The Green Man and the Sixes Gala Awards Dinner
* Sixes Gala Awards Dinner at the Movenpick Karon Resort Ballroom this year with guest speaker Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE
* Tournament will be staged at Karon Stadium, Phuket from 15-19 April
* 2008 Champions were the Calcutta Cricket & Football Club
* A premier tournament on the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour which also includes events in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Philippines, Macau & Australia

Bio’s
Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE
“Without doubt Bob ‘The Cat’ is the funniest speaker I have heard on football in all my experience” - Sir Bobby Robson CBE, legendary football manager speaker
“One of Britain’s funniest after dinner comedians” - Variety Magazine
“Acknowledged as Britain’s leading full-time after dinner speaker” - The Stage
For further info on Bob see: http://www.bobthecatbevan.co.uk/25years.html

Trevor Chappell
Age: 55
Tests: 3
ODIs: 20
Teams: Australia, NSW, South Australia, Western Australia
Others: ODI high score 110 (vs India); brother of Greg & Ian Chappell

For assistance or further information contact:
Mark Burns, Media Director, Asian Cricket Sixes Tour.
Tel. +852 9636 5545 or e-mail