Lloyd picked for Wales Select XI (From Barry And District News)

Lloyd picked for Wales Select XI

SULLY Centurions" 21-year-old all-rounder Lloyd Smith has been selected to play for Matthew Maynard"s Wales Select XI in the former Glamorgan and England batsman"s testimonial match.

The game, the first-ever Thirty30 match, will be played against the Rest of the World XI at Sophia Gardens on Monday, August 15 and will include stars such as Rahul Dravid and Viv Richards.

Maynard selected Lloyd, of Marloes Close, Barry, from a list of more than 20 club cricketers who were nominated in a newspaper competition.

Maynard said of his choice: "Lloyd has shown some outstanding form in the last couple of years.

"The thing that makes him stand out above everything was a century for Sully in last year"s national village final. He is a very talented young player and this match is an excellent shop window for him to impress.

"If he does well you just don"t know what it could do for him."

Lloyd, who will shortly be going to Australia for six months to train, said he was privileged to be asked to play with such great players.

* Matthew Maynard"s testimonial will be at Sophia Gardens on Monday, August 15 (5.30pm). Tickets are on sale at £5 for adults and £2 for under-16s. Visit www.glamorgancricket.com or call the Ticket Hotline on 0871 282 3400.