Nuneaton Thursday Cricket League Receives Boost as Mike Kiernan Renews Sponsorship for Second Year

Local garage owner and pace bowler Mike Kiernan has demonstrated his commitment to the Nuneaton Thursday Cricket League by renewing his firm's sponsorship for a second year. His financial backing, worth four figures, is a significant boost to the 18-overs league, which starts its season tonight. League secretary Alan Robinson expressed gratitude for Kiernan's support, not only financially but also in his capacity as league president.

Key Takeaways:

• Mike Kiernan, a local garage owner and pace bowler, has renewed his firm's sponsorship for the Nuneaton Thursday Cricket League for a second year, providing financial backing worth four figures.
• Kiernan also serves as the league president, contributing his time and effort to help run the league.
• The league's season starts tonight, with all opening fixtures scheduled to begin at 6pm.
• League champions Ansley have been working to repair their pavilion after a devastating fire and theft, forcing their second team to switch their first game to a different location.
• Newcomers Marston Green will play their first game at home against Newdigate in Division Three, following the shock resignation of Bedworth.
• Ansley's second team will play at their third team ground at Birch Coppice on the A5 due to the pavilion's damage.

Statistics:

• The financial backing from Mike Kiernan's firm is worth four figures.
• The Nuneaton Thursday Cricket League season starts tonight.
• All opening fixtures are scheduled to begin at 6pm.
• 18 teams are participating in the league.
• Ansley's pavilion was damaged in a fire and theft since the end of last season.

Sources:

• "Support: Mike Kiernan (right) hands over the sponsorship cheque to Nuneaton Thursday Cricket League treasurer Richard Franks."
• " Byline: Derek Brown"