Professional Cricketers' Trust
Walk the Test with James Knott
James Knott is walking during every minute of play of England's first Test against the West Indies in order to raise money for the Professional Cricketers' Trust.
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Support former Surrey wicketkeeper James Knott as he prepares to fundraise for the Professional Cricketers' Trust by taking on a physical challenge with a difference.
As England return to the Test arena against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl on 8 July, Knott, now the Head of Cricket at Stowe School, will fire up his treadmill as he attempts to walk during every minute of play in Southampton.
In return for his efforts, the 45-year-old is asking for donations to the players charity which faces an annual shortfall of £250,000 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The Trust has helped me out a lot in my life after a short professional career. I had some difficult times where I needed counselling and they sourced that for me, which was a big help.
Half of the money raised will go to the Trust, and the other half to the NHS Covid-19 appeal, as members of Knott's family have been on the front line in recent months.
One of crickets leading charities, the Trust supports PCA members and their immediate families when they need it most. Assistance can range from emotional counselling right through to the provision of specialist medical equipment and more.
Knott has urged the cricket community and general public alike to get behind his challenge, and even join in with their own version if they want to.
"I'm definitely going to do the first Test and, if that goes well, then I might even be up for thinking about doing the second Test too!"
