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#RockForRuth Cricket Match

Charity Cricket Match for Ruth Strauss Foundation

by George Dobell | The Cricketer | June 6, 2022

UPDATE June 8, 2022: Team Strauss won, which Damian was a teammate!

As reported by Cricket World, the event started with an All-Star cricket match, which saw Sir Andrew Strauss’ team including Damian Lewis, Joe Root, Kate Cross and Jason Robinson take on Team Sheeran, captained by Michael McIntyre with players including Sir Alastair Cook, Harry Judd, Alex Hartley and Ben Stokes – with Team Strauss sealing victory.

The match was followed by a fine dining experience from Ruth Strauss Foundation ambassador and celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, during which Michael McIntyre took to the stage for a short comedy set before a live auction, with prizes including a private box to see Coldplay in concert and an original Sacha Jafri painting. Guests were then treated to an intimate ‘rock’ performance by music superstar Ed Sheeran, who invited Michael McIntyre up on stage for an impromptu duet.

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Damian and Helen at Wimbledon – July 13, 2018

Doubles Match

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | July 13, 2018

Arriving in style at the prestigious sporting event, Damian and Helen attended day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2018 in London, England for the men’s singles semi-finals.

They watched the Centre Court from the Royal box with a host of other celebrities such as, Aidan Turner, Jenna Coleman, Michael McIntyre and Tim Peake.

Damian was seen having a chat with Bear Grylls before settling into his seat. Behind Damian and Helen sat Anna Wintour and we even caught a glimpse of Barry Gibb.

Friday’s match line-up:

No. 8 Kevin Anderson (South Africa) vs. No. 9 John Isner (U.S.A) at 8 a.m. ET

No. 2 Rafael Nadal vs. No. 12 Novak Djokovic  at 10 a.m. ET, approximately

For more information, please visit Wimbledon’s official website

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