Cricketers have launched an appeal after arsonists destroyed their pavilion and equipment.

Ryan Hawley has set up a GoFundMe page after the Boxing Day blaze and vandalism at Mansfield Cricket Club on Rosemary Street.

Communal areas, changing rooms, senior and junior equipment, and kit were wrecked.

Ryan said: “A lot of people put a lot of hard work into this club so people can enjoy cricket in the local area.

“We are devastated by what has happened. Everything has been damaged by fire and smoke; it will set us back massively.

“Please consider donating to support our club as we try to find a way of playing in the upcoming season and continue to support the local community with our junior development programmes.”

To support the appeal go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/mansfield-cricket-club