Chance for cricketers to showcase their talent

The cup is being run locally by Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd, and the best player will be awarded a contract with the MCC Young Cricketers.

The Luton competition includes three sides – Storm, Hurricane and RF Royals. All teams will play each other twice in Twenty20-style midweek matches.

Storm forfeited their first game again RF Royals, but are due to take on Hurricane at Luton Town & Indians CC this Friday, starting at 6pm. The final between the Luton teams will take place on July 19, also at Luton Town & Indians CC.

Martin Darlow, chief executive at Bedfordshire Cricket, said: “The Wisden City Cup is an initiative that aims to increase the popularity of cricket in inner-city communities.

“It is a great opportunity for the talent of Luton to show itself and to unearth cricketers like Monty Panesar.”