The Bolton Cricket League was a cricket league comprising fourteen teams in and around Bolton, Greater Manchester in North West England. The league ran competitions at First Team, Second Team, Under 18, Under 15, Under 13 and Under 11 levels. It folded after the 2015 season, following the formation of the Greater Manchester Cricket League.
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Teams
The current fourteen teams are:
- Astley Bridge
- Bradshaw
- Eagley
- Egerton
- Farnworth
- Farnworth Social Circle
- Heaton
- Horwich
- Greenmount
- Kearsley
- Little Lever
- Tonge
- Walkden
- Westhoughton
History
The league began in 1930 after breaking away from the Bolton Cricket Association. The most successful team to date is Walkden who became league champions for the thirteenth time in 2008.
Hamer Cup
The Hamer Cup is a knockout cup for first teams in the Bolton Cricket League. The most successful team to date with twelve Hamer Cups is Bradshaw.
Notable players
A number of quality cricketers have played in the Bolton Cricket League including:
Footballing brothers Gary Neville and Phil Neville also played in the Bolton Cricket League.