Tournament organizers of the Lighthouse Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2006 announced today that the former England Test cricketers Adam Hollioake and Alan Mullally would be taking part in the tournament, to be held from 12-16 April at the Karon Stadium, Phuket Thailand.

Former England all rounder, Adam Hollioake said, "I'm really looking forward to playing in the Lighthouse Phuket Sixes next month. It looks like it's going to be a fantastic place to spend a week playing cricket although it might be a little less intense than playing at the Oval or in Sharjah!" Mr Hollioake continued.

Hollioake, 34, a successful former captain of Surrey & England ODI team in Sharjah and also the former coach of Hong Kong, retired from first class cricket only two years ago. He played 4 Tests and 35 One Day Internationals for England between 1996 and 1999.

Former world number 2 bowler, Alan Mullally said, "At 28 teams from around the world the Phuket Sixes is a pretty large international tournament. I'm really looking forward to the experience of playing cricket in Thailand."

Mullally, 36, a top left arm seam bowler, played 19 Tests and 50 ODIs for England between 1996 and 2001.

"It's a real coup to have cricketers of this caliber playing in the tournament," said Mr Michael 'Cat' Maher, Chairman of Co-Organisers the Asian Cricket Sixes Tour.

"The presence of such players of this caliber at the event is a great reflection on the amazing growth of the Phuket Cricket Sixes as an international cricket tournament since the first event only two years ago," Mr Maher continued.

Also adding his support to the Phuket Sixes is the former Australian Test batsman and regular competitor at the Phuket Sixes, Trevor Chappell, one of the three legendary Chappell brothers.

A record 28 teams from around the world will compete in the annual cricket event, which was first staged in 2004. The Lighthouse Phuket International Cricket Sixes recently won a major award for the 'Best Spirit of Cricket Initiative' from the International Cricket Council. The Phuket Sixes features the popular, shortened version of cricket which is enjoyable for players and spectators alike.

The tournament starts on Wednesday 12th April at Karon Stadium and goes through to Finals Day on Sunday 16th. A spectacular twenty over charity match will be played under floodlights at the Karon Stadium on Saturday 15th April from 6pm featuring all the tournament's top players. Proceeds from the match will go towards the event's local charity 'Childwatch.'

Entrance for spectators is free and all are welcome.

For further information regarding the Lighthouse Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2006 see the event website www.phuketsixes.com