Sykes Cup sponsors All Rounder Cricket have a big date coming up – and they’ve got Joe Root as the headline act.

They are opening a megastore at the Penistone Road Trading Estate in Sheffield on Saturday, December 5, and England superstar Root will perform the opening ceremony (11.30am).

That’s because he is a former Yorkshire teammate of All Rounder’s managing director Chris Taylor, who believes the new store – which will create three new jobs – is in handy striking distance for all Huddersfield cricketers.

“We’re delighted to be opening the new megastore and for my old teammate Joe Root to be here to celebrate with us,” said Taylor, who has a competition running on the company website for fans to join Root on the day.

“Cricket is such a popular sport in Yorkshire and we will be catering for all ages and abilities, including a specialist children’s area.

“The store will enable customers to come and try before they buy, with an indoor net facility, and seek advice from former professional cricketers when selecting bats and equipment.”

All rounder are also including a specialist hockey store in the new development.