A WORCESTER man will join cricketers from across the world to raise awareness of the problems facing white rhinos.

A two- day tournament will take place in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy which is one of Africa's greatest wildlife conservation areas.

Paul Statham, 49, who now lives in Kenya will be amongst those taking part.

Mr Statham grew up in Worcester, going to Kings School and playing cricket for the Old Vigornians team, his two sons still live in the city.

He said: "One of the reasons I'm an ex-pat in Kenya is a love of wildlife, and this tournament helps fund the ongoing preservation and perpetuation of rhinos.

"Cricket is another passion of mine and, having played regularly for the Old Vigornians in Worcester, I've also played for teams in Australia, Tanzania and now Kenya.

"As such, this tournament is a combination of passions, and I'm thoroughly looking forward to playing against sides from Australia, New Zealand and across Africa."

Established in 2015, the Last Male Standing Rhino Cup will see 12 teams play a total of 22 short format matches over two days in June on a ground surrounded by wildlife.

The tournament is named Last Male Standing as it is held in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy where the last male northern white rhino in the world lives.

In addition to the Maasai and the Obuya Academy the tournament will see teams from Kenya, the British Army Training Unit Kenya , the Australian High Commission and a number of international teams made up of players from cricket clubs from England, South Africa, Australia compete.

All money raised from the event including player entry fees and public donations will be shared between the two organisations. Donations can be made at www.gofundme.com/lmsrhinocup