WATCH: Ed Joyce looks ahead to Lightning v Middlesex

We sat down for a chat with the former Merrion, Leinster, Ireland, Middlesex and Sussex legend that is Ed Joyce ahead of the Smartwater Summer Smash on Friday 21st of June in Pembroke Cricket Club

We started by asking him first about why he's looking forward to the big game between Leinster Lightning and Middlesex?

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Not long to the huge Leinster Lightning⚡️v @Middlesex_CCC clash on June 21 so we sat down with the legend @EdJoyce24 for a long chat to discuss the @Smartwater Summer Smash, he tells us why it's such an exciting game

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Next, we asked him about the close connection between Middlesex and Irish cricket.

"There's a good Irish connection with the club and it's great to see them coming over and giving Leinster Lightning a fantastic fixture just before their @VitalityBlast"@EdJoyce24 talks about his time as a player at @Middlesex_CCC

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— Cricket Leinster (@cricketleinster) May 25, 2019

And finally for now we asked Ed about why Friday June 21st is the perfect family evening-out or introduction to those who are new to the sport.

Wondering why you should come and join us at Pembroke Cricket Club, Sandymount on Friday June 21st for Leinster⚡️ vs @Middlesex_CCC??

Let the the former @Middlesex_CCC and @IrelandCricket legend, @EdJoyce24 explain why it's the perfect family evening out for everyone! pic.twitter.com/SKkAI4MT6o

— Cricket Leinster (@cricketleinster) May 29, 2019

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