Graeme Swann and Darren Bicknell set for Vic Heppenstall memorial match at Belvoir CC

A memorial match to honour late umpire Vic Heppenstall takes place tomorrow (Friday) at 6.30pm.

England spinner Graeme Swann and former Notts captain Darren Bicknell are among several ex-professional cricketers who will feature in the T20 match at Belvoir Cricket Club.

Vic umpired at well over 1,500 matches and was affectionately known as Mr Belvoir EMN-181206-180651002placeholder image
Vic umpired at well over 1,500 matches and was affectionately known as Mr Belvoir EMN-181206-180651002

Former England batsman James Taylor will also be at the Knipton ground signing copies of his new book Cut Short.

Vic passed away earlier this year and was a long-standing and well-regarded umpire.

A Belvoir XI will take on a Vic Heppenstall XI in the challenge match.

A bar and barbecue will be available from 5.30pm.

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