Johnathan Thurston, once a handy schoolboy opener, will represent Team Cricket at the annual T20 Black Clash match in January.
He will come up against former West Indies batsman Brian Lara, who will play for Team Rugby.
The pair are the wildcard high-profile signings for match at Tauranga’s Bay Oval on January 20.
Thurston spoke to 1News about his cricketing history and what he hopes to take from Lara when the pair meet.
Tickets are available at blackclash.co.nzand the match will be broadcast live on TVNZ 1.
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