Sports Listings: This Weekend / Cricket: Australian tour, Arundel and Lord's

To open their tour the Australians play three friendly matches this holiday weekend, starting today at Radlett, Hertfordshire, where they play the England Amateur XI in a 50-overs game. On Sunday, the touring team plays the traditional game against Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk's XI at Arundel Castle. Set in parkland in the Arun Valley, the picturesque ground is a natural amphitheatre with banks covering half the ground and views of the castle and cathedral. On Monday, the Australians travel to Lord's for a one-day match against Middlesex.

How to get there: Today: Radlett Cricket Club, Cobden Hill, Radlett, north-east of Watford. 10.45am start. Ground admission: pounds 5 adults, pounds 2 children/OAPs. Very few reserved seats at pounds 5 left. Bring your own seating. (Tel: 0923-856348). Sunday: Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex is on A27 between Chichester and Worthing. Admission: pounds 5 adults, pounds 2 children/OAPs. Gates open at 9.30am, match starts at 11am. Bring your own deckchair. (Tel: 0903- 882462). Monday: Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London NW8. Admission: pounds 7 adults, pounds 3.50 children/OAPs. Match starts at 10.45am. (071-289 8979).