Events

The Peter Cooper Cricket Festival 2026

Hampshire Hogs vs The Lashings World XI · Friday 5 June 2026 · Warnford

One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Hampshire Hogs' calendar — a day that combines world-class cricket, exceptional hospitality, and the incomparable setting of Warnford. The Lashings World XI bring their touring side to the Meon Valley for a T20 match, a three-course charity marquee lunch, and a cricket legends Q&A hosted by the legendary Henry Blofeld.

"The most fabulous day — a full marquee and another 300 spectators in the ground. The Lashings support staff and players were truly phenomenal. The profit from the day was significantly above our expectations."— Andrew Cook, Allerton Cricket Club

The Lashings World XI

For forty years, Lashings World have been creating unforgettable cricket experiences across England — bringing international legends to clubs, corporate events and hospitality venues, and raising over £1 million for charities in the process. They describe themselves as the Harlem Globetrotters of cricket, and it is not an idle boast.

This year’s confirmed squad for Warnford includes some of the most celebrated names in the modern game.

Courtney Walsh

Fast bowler — 519 Test wickets · West Indies

Saqlain Mushtaq

Off-spin — inventor of the doosra · Pakistan

Monty Panesar

Left-arm spin — Ashes hero · England

Owais Shah

Batsman — England international · England

Henry Blofeld OBE

Host, commentator & TMS legend · England

The 2026 Lashings squad also includes Sir Gordon Greenidge — one of Hampshire’s greatest ever cricketers and the World XI’s coach — as well as Sir Curtly Ambrose, John Emburey, Adam Hollioake and Martin Bicknell. The full squad appearing at Warnford will be confirmed closer to the day.

Sir Curtly Ambrose

Courtney Walsh

Martin Bicknell

Jon Emburery

Hugo Hammond

The Day — What to Expect

The day runs from noon to 7:30pm and includes a three-course charity marquee lunch with the players, a live auction, a cricket legends Q&A with Henry Blofeld, and the T20 match itself. A full and memorable day out — for cricket enthusiasts, corporate guests, and families alike.