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	Martyn and Fleming confirmed for Hong Kong Australian master batsman Damien Martyn and inspirational New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming will be parading their world-class talents at this year’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. The illustrious duo are the first star players to sign up for the annual showpiece – which is fully sanctioned by the International Cricket Council – at Kowloon Cricket Club from November 8-9. Martyn, a key member of Australia’s all-conquering team for more than a decade, and Fleming, the most successful captain in New Zealand’s history, will appear for the All-Stars in the 10-team tournament. The All-Stars will join nine representative international teams – Australia, New Zealand, England, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh and hosts Hong Kong. Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament director Mark Burns said the signings of Martyn and Fleming pointed to another hugely successful event. “It is fantastic news that Damien Martyn and Stephen Fleming have confirmed their participation in this year's Hong Kong Cricket Sixes,” said Burns. Back to News		“All the greats of the modern game have appeared at the tournament since it was first held in 1992 and these two players certainly come into that category after long and highly successful international careers. “We're sure Hong Kong fans are looking forward to seeing them in action and the All-Stars will certainly benefit from their expertise, professionalism and leadership qualities. “Damien and Stephen are just the first of many world-class players we expect to see at the Sixes this year and we will be making further announcements in the weeks to come. The 2008 Sixes promises to be the best yet.” The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is the sport's longest-running, best-established and most high-profile sixes tournament. Players who have taken part in the event over the past 16 years include Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Steve and Mark Waugh, Viv Richards, Andrew Flintoff, Adam Gilchrist, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Wasim Akram. Profits from the tournament are ploughed directly back into cricket development in Hong Kong through the Hong Kong Cricket Association.

	馬田及費林明落實來港參賽澳洲著名擊球手馬田(Damien Martyn)及紐西蘭隊長費林明(Stephen Fleming)將率領一班好手，角逐今年香港六人木球賽(Hong Kong Cricket Sixes)。馬田及費林明是首批確定參加香港六人木球賽的球星。是項賽事於11月8日及9日假九龍木球會舉行。澳洲隊在過去10年戰績輝煌，馬田是其中的主要功臣，費林明則是紐西蘭木球史上最成功的隊長。兩人將披上明星隊的戰衣，與其餘九支參賽隊一決雌雄。除了明星隊外，澳洲、紐西蘭、英格蘭、巴基斯坦、印度、斯里蘭卡、南非、孟加拉及東道主香港也會派出代表隊參賽。香港六人木球賽賽事總監Mark Burns表示，馬田及費林明的出席，將使賽事生色不少。回新聞頁		他說：「馬田及費林明確定來港，對球迷來說是好消息，自賽事於1992年創辦後，不少著名球星均已亮相，馬田及費林明當然亦是威名顯赫的球星。我深信香港球迷對他們的來臨引頸以待，其經驗、技術及領導能力也會使明星隊得益。」「馬田及費林明只是首批落實來港的球星，相信球星會陸續有來，今年賽事會是歷來最好的一屆。」獲國際木球理事會認可的香港六人木球賽，是該項運動最具歷史、最完善及最受注目的六人比賽。曾在過去16年參賽的球手包括拿拉(Brian Lara)、鄧德家(Sachin Tendulkar)、史提夫馬田(Steve)及馬克華治(Mark Waugh)、李察士(Viv Richards)、費度夫(Andrew Flintoff)、基卓斯(Adam Gilchrist)、夏爾(Inzamam-ul-Haq)及艾林(Wasim Akram)。賽事所得款項會透過香港木球會投入本地木球發展。