Over the Boundary & Under the Covers: A season of cricket, chaos, committee

Dive into the hilarious and relatable world of grassroots English cricket in 1978. This paperback follows ex-player Reg Birtles, the chairman of a struggling northern cricket league club, as he attempts a boisterous, albeit unconventional, revival. Expect unpopular decisions, comical outcomes, and a slow-burn love affair that adds tension to the season.

• Captures the authentic humor and situations found in grassroots sports involvement.
• Features a cast of funny, relatable characters navigating club politics.
• Includes a developing love affair that brings a twist to the narrative.
• Set in 1978, capturing a specific era of northern English cricket.

• Author: Nigel G Howard
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: June 30, 2024
• Print Length: 240 pages
• ISBN-13: 979-8326234667
• Dimensions: 132mm x 205mm (Approx. 13.18 x 20.47 cm)
• Weight: 270g
• Publisher: Independently published

The story centers on Reg Birtles' aggressive leadership style aimed at restoring glory to a fallen club. Readers involved in local sports will recognize the dynamics, the committee struggles, and the often-unethical shortcuts taken for the sake of the game. This book delivers distinctly northern humor alongside its sporting narrative.

If you enjoy sports fiction laced with comedy and realistic character dynamics, Over the Boundary & Under the Covers offers an engaging read.