“A History of the Northern Cricket Union Challenge Cup 1887-2011” is a masterpiece of research and chronicles the competition that has been the heartbeat of NCU cricket for 125 years. The publication has been completed to coincide with the Union’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations and is a fitting tribute to past and present players and administrators.
The book is a voluminous 552-page treasure for local cricket enthusiasts and is packed with details of over 2,000 cup matches since 1887 including the cup final scorecards. Virtually every year has photographs of the winners. It also includes caricatures of former players and ten beautiful colour sketches of the top grounds. The Appendices list all the top performers including all century makers and bowlers who have taken seven wickets in a match. There is also a comprehensive list of all the umpires.
The book is a limited edition and can only be obtained through clubs or the author (hiler@btinternet.com). It is the ideal Christmas present for any cricket person and at 20 pounds it is excellent value for money. It is expected to become a collector’s item in years to follow.
The Launch was attended by a number of leading cricket administrators and Hiles paid a fulsome tribute to his book sponsors Legacy Wealth, Northern Bank, Paul Hanby and Horwood and Holmes Corporate Finance, who hosted the event. He also thanks everyone who had contributed to the massive research including his brother Bill Hiles and John Boomer who compiled the statistics.
