Umpires ready for White Stick Trophy clash

The league season may be over in the Northern Cricket Union but there is still one more game set to take place at North Down on Saturday with the 30th anniversary of the White Stick Trophy (11:30am).
By Sports Desk
Published 27th Sep 2019, 16:59 BST
The NIACUS (Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires) will take on Cricket LeinsterThe NIACUS (Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires) will take on Cricket Leinster
The NIACUS (Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires) will take on Cricket Leinster

A match that is contested between umpires from NIACUS (Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires) and Cricket Leinster, the Southern outfit have won 16 games since its inception in 1989 while their Northern counterparts have triumphed 12 times with one tie.

Michael Foster, who stood in the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup final between Waringstown and Pembroke at Milverton this season, is undefeated as NIACUS captain heading into his fourth year, picking up two wins and a tie.

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There is great experience involved in both sides, with former Irish international Uel Graham set to turn out for NIACUS this weekend.

NIACUS are also celebrating their 70th anniversary this year and have continued to go from strength to strength, with the likes of Alan Neill and Mark Hawthorne established international umpires and contracted by Cricket Ireland.

As well as the match, there will be a BBQ at The Green while a ballot will be held with all money raised being divided between Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support.