Pete’s flower power

Pete’s flower power

Today, our first XI were scheduled to host Woodbank in the Premier Division. Last year’s corresponding fixture saw the visitors win by four wickets, despite an innings of 77 from Sam Holden. Best home batting and bowling performances against Woodbank are...
A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

A crowd pulling cup victory in 1893

Back in 1893, the Middleton & District Cricket League was formed and Prestwich competed against teams from Stand, Middleton, Rhodes, Chadderton and Castleton Moor. Unsworth and Thornham joined the year after. Prestwich progressed to the Challenge Cup Final in that...
RAMBLINGS OF A CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR

RAMBLINGS OF A CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR

Message from Mike Hall on his current thoughts on local cricket, and how and if it may resume in the GMCL: “I sincerely hope that this note finds you and your families well and in good spirits. We have all been affected by what is the most difficult of...
Hodson Cup heroes

Hodson Cup heroes

The 2014 season proved a memorable one for the 3rd XI when they lifted the Hodson Cup. Nick Carter made the choice of the man-of-the-match award quite straightforward after hitting an unbeaten 116, taking 3 for 26, and two catches! Captained by Brian Ahern, the side...