Andrew Flintoff bowling at the St Lawrence Ground during a charity game

by Lauren Fruen

Celebrities and sporting stars joined forces in Canterbury to play a charity cricket match.

The fundraiser, in its second year at Canterbury's St Lawrence Ground, attracted big-name showbiz stars as well as sporting heroes.

DJ and The One Show presenter Chris Evans led the field of star-studded names – including former England cricketers Andrew Flintoff, Darren Gough and Michael Vaughan.

Andrew Strauss, the former England captain who recently retired from professional cricket, also took to the pitch.

Former Big Breakfast host Chris, pictured left, said: "We started this here last year and everybody was so nice we just had to come back.

"The big gossip in the dressing room is all about Strictly Come Dancing – Darren Gough is giving tips.

"We are so grateful for everyone coming along. The fact that Andrew Strauss is here is great."

Former football manager Barry Fry also joined the fundraiser, which helped raise money for Children In Need.

The afternoon was the result of a winning bid of more than £100,000 made during a Children in Need auction on Chris Evans' show earlier this year.

The winning bidder and their friends were joined by cricketers and celebrities for a match against the legendary Bunbury's.

Barry Fry said: "I have played for the Bunbury's for 18 years and I always will support the events because they really support a lot of charities and communities.

"My dad was actually born in Dover so there is a bit of the Kent genes in me and used to be at Maidstone so it is lovely to be here."