This annual reference volume serves as a comprehensive biographical directory for professional cricketers active during the 1987 season. Compiled and edited by Iain Sproat, the work aggregates statistical data, career highlights, and personal details for players of note within the sport. It functions as a primary record for enthusiasts and historians seeking to document the professional landscape of cricket during this specific period.

The text functions as a standard, utilitarian reference tool for cricket historians and enthusiasts interested in the professional rosters of the late 1980s. Its density and focus on factual record-keeping make it a reliable, if specialized, resource for tracking player careers during that era.