Rain forces venue change for FLt20 opener

Kent County Cricket Club today announced that due to flash flooding in Tunbridge Wells, Tuesday evening's Friends Life T20 match against Sussex Sharks will now be played under floodlights at the St Lawrence Ground Canterbury, with a start time of 7pm.

Kent Cricket Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Clifford commented; “I am sorry for those who were planning to come to The Nevill tomorrow for the start of our twenty20 campaign. The weather conditions at Tunbridge Wells have been extreme and we have been left with no option but to switch the fixture to Canterbury.

"I hope that many will still be able to make it to the game, but for those who cannot we will offer a full refund. The game will start at 7pm and be played under lights to allow increased travel time. We will also offer the advance ticket price on the gates tomorrow for all, £20 adults and£5 juniors.”

To view images of The Nevill ground taken earlier today please click here.

It you have tickets for the match and are unable to travel to Canterbury tomorrow you may return your tickets for a refund, or exchange them for another match.Simply send your tickets with name and address, including yourpreferenceto: Kent County Cricket Club, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NZ.

The cut off date for tickets refunds and exchanges in relation to this match will be Thursday 12th July 2012.

Click here tobook tickets for tomorrow evening's floodlight match

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