To celebrate the longest day of the year, Magners Irish Cider is offering cricketers in Scotland’s senior leagues a case of pint bottles if they achieve a 50 or five wickets on Saturday 21 June – Midsummer’s Day.
Jules Macken, GB Brand Manager for Magners, said: "Magners and cricket are a perfect fit. Watching cricket on a warm summer’s day is an ideal way to enjoy a pint of Magners over ice. As Midsummer’s Day falls on a Saturday, when there are many League matches planned, this is a just a simple way to generate a bit more interest for the players."
Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, welcomed the initiative. He said: "It’s a great idea to offer our senior club players a chance of receiving some product for some on-field success, and it will help create some added interest in next Saturday’s games!"
To qualify, all players must be over 18 years of age on Saturday 21 June, a member of one of the following leagues, and participating in league matches on 21 June in the SNCL Premier, SNCL Div 1, SNCL Div 2, East League Div 1, Western Union Div 1, Perthshire and Strathmore Union Premier, and Border League.
Cricket Scotland will arrange delivery of the cases of Magners to the successful players' clubs.