Career in The Mid 1950s
However, in 1952, Lancashire began a period of indecision. Hilton often alternated with Bob Berry, a policy that adversely affected both players. In 1953, Hilton played irregularly but returned in the wet summer of 1954 to take 96 wickets. In 1955, although occasionally left out, he took 104 wickets and scored his only century in even time against Northamptonshire.
1956 was Hilton's best season. He took 147 wickets and was chosen as one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year. However in 1957, he lost accuracy and was frequently left out in favour of Tommy Greenhough. He came back with 94 wickets in 1958, including a career best 8 for 19 against the New Zealanders. His younger brother Jim played a few times for Lancashire, and more often for Somerset. At Weston-super-Mare in 1956, Malcolm Hilton took 14 Somerset wickets and Jim Hilton responded with eight Lancashire victims.
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