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Memorial match honors cricketer Lee Nurse, attended by Sir Gordon Greenidge

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Memorial match honors cricketer Lee Nurse, attended by Sir Gordon Greenidge
Summary

The annual Lee Nurse memorial match is scheduled for Sunday at May's Bounty in Basingstoke. Nurse, a former captain of Basingstoke and Finchampstead Cricket Clubs, passed away from Covid-19 in April 2020 at 43 years old. Sir Gordon Greenidge, a celebrated cricketer, will attend as the guest of honor, emphasizing the importance of keeping Nurse's memory alive and supporting his family. The event is expected to bring the community together and provide a platform for mourning and remembrance.

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  • •Lee Nurse died from Covid-19 in April 2020 at age 43.
  • •Sir Gordon Greenidge will attend the memorial match on Sunday.
  • •The event takes place at May's Bounty in Basingstoke.
  • •Nurse captained Finchampstead Cricket Club and played for Berkshire.
  • •Fundraising efforts support the Nurse family during difficult times.
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  • 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — Cricket legend backs memorial match for Covid victim
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The annual Lee Nurse memorial match takes place at May's Bounty in Basingstoke on Sunday.

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