Henderson wins Sixes call

Tyron Henderson on duty for Middlesex during their march to Twenty20 glory this year

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Middlesex all-rounder Tyron Henderson will line up for the All-Stars in next week’s Hong Kong Sixes.

The South African, who played a key role in Middlesex’s Twenty20 Cup triumph this year and is currently on duty in the Stanford Super Series in Antigua, has been signed up alongside Sri Lanka left-arm seamer Chaminda Vaas.

They are the final two additions to a team that features Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies), Justin Langer (Australia), Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Matthew Hoggard (England) and Stephen Fleming (New Zealand).

The All-Stars will compete with six Test-playing nations and hosts Hong Kong in the tournament at Kowloon Cricket Club on November 8-9.

Henderson, a member of the South Africa team that won the Sixes in 2006, said: “I’ve really enjoyed playing at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes and it will be great to be involved again.

“It’s an exciting tournament for players and fans alike and the atmosphere at the Kowloon Cricket Club is just brilliant.”

Vaas added: “I'm delighted and honoured to be invited to play for the All-Stars this year.

“We've got a very strong side, but we also know all the other teams will be trying extra hard to beat us.”

The All-Stars have been drawn in the Sobers Group alongside Sri Lanka, Australia and hosts Hong Kong.

In the other half of the draw, India and Pakistan will meet in the Bradman Group together with England and South Africa.