Greene King IPA has teamed up with cricketing legend Darren Gough to offer customers the chance to meet him and watch England this summer.

The former England fast bowler and broadcaster is offering cricket superfans the chance to watch England take on Australia during the fifth test of the Ashes, on Saturday, September 14.

Starting the day with a breakfast at a Greene King pub, hosted by Gough, the winners and their guests will then be whisked across to the Kia Oval Cricket Ground, alongside Gough, to watch the match

Fans can win this unique prize through Goughie’s Giveaway, a Greene King IPA pub promotion, running more than 2,500 pubs throughout the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and the Ashes.

Exclusive VIP cricket experience

Drinkers who buy a pint of Greene King IPA at participating pubs will be given a scratch card with the chance to win top prizes. There are 21 pairs of tickets for the exclusive VIP cricket experience with Darren, and more than 99,000 instant prizes to be won, including free pints.

Gough said: “What a summer of cricket we have ahead of us. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy watching England in action than with a group of cricket fans and a few pints of Greene King IPA. Get yourself down to the pub to be in with a chance to win, and I’ll see you later this summer.” 

Matt Starbuck, managing director of Greene King Brewing and Brands, added: “For England cricket fans, the chance to meet one of England’s greatest ever players and spend a day watching our national team is a dream come true. 

“We are proud to be the Official Beer of England cricket, and to celebrate our national team by rewarding our loyal customers with this money-can’t-buy experience.”