British World War Two veteran Captain Tom Moore has become an honorary member of the England cricket team on his 100th birthday.
Captain Moore has made global headlines during the coronavirus pandemic, helping raise more than £29million (NZ$59m) for front-line National Health Service (NHS) staff by completing laps of his garden with the help of a walking frame. His initial target was just £1000 (NZ$2054).
He was promoted to the rank of honorary colonel as part of his birthday celebrations, but got a special treat, when presented with an England test cap from former captain Michael Vaughan.
"Happy birthday, Captain Tom," Vaughan said on a BBC Breakfast video call.
"In 2005, I donated my blazer, England jumper, cap and tie to a charity. My friend, Howard Walker, bid for the entire collection of items.
"He said we should be doing something for the NHS, why don’t we give something to Captain Tom and make him an official member of the England cricket team."
Vaughan then asked Captain Moore's grandson, Benji, to place the cap on his grandfather's head.
"That's marvellous, isn't it!," beamed Moore. "Thank you very much."
There were further tributes from England players Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes.
More gifts are on the way, with Scottish WWE champion Drew McIntyre revealing a custom championship belt has been made for Moore.
"As WWE champion, it is my honour, on behalf of @WWE, to celebrate the 100th birthday and extraordinary achievements of @captaintommoore with a personalized WWE title," he tweeted. "Happy birthday sir, and thank you."
McLaren Formula One driver Lando Norris also sent Moore a racing helmet.
