Tickets For Troops gets 3,000 allocation for cricket

British Armed Forces have been given 3,000 tickets for the third Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston.

The passes are being distributed through the Tickets For Troops scheme, which is open to any current servicemen and women or those medically discharged since 2001.

Ross Barden, director of operations at Tickets For Troops, said he is delighted to be able to offer such a great allocation to the soldiers.

"Edgbaston creates a unique atmosphere on Test match days that's different to every other UK cricket venue and makes it one of the most appealing events in our sporting calendar," he added.

Colin Povey, chief executive of Edgbaston Stadium, noted it is one of two major projects the ground has planned with Tickets For Troops this summer, as a Twenty20 fixture is also being organised.

The tickets cover the first three days of the Test - from June 7th to 9th.

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