Michael Porter [James Robinson]
Bashley (Rydal) are determined to bounce back after a raft of winter departures left them with a depleted squad ahead of Saturday's white ball ECB Southern Premier Division derby with New Forest neighbours Lymington at the BCG, 11am.
Skipper Michael Porter spent an agonising winter in Australia as news filtered through of the Gordon brothers, Finn (Guildford) and Jacob (Bishop's Stortford) passing through the Bash exit gate, alongside Will Tripcony to WEPL outfit Burbage & Easton Royal and all-rounder Dan Goodey returning to play in his old Devon haunts. James Trodd made a fifth departure by re-joining OTs & Romsey.
Porter continues as first team captain after initially stepping down at the end of 2025. Following a spell in Melbourne playing and reflecting on his future in the role, Porter has opted to remain at the helm, providing continuity for the top side.
Bashley's impressive win over Bournemouth at Chapel Gate has boosted confidence, particularly with Porter himself scoring 91 and batsman/keeper Patrick Lewis celebrating his return to the first team with an elegant 70 odd.
Army seamer Alvin Cameron will strengthen the bowling attack, with Zack Basey returning from a stint with the Hampshire Academy.
"Ben Walker will be available on a regular basis, which will be an enormous boost," Porter says.
Gareth Berg continues as Lymington captain, eager to continue the club's upward Premier League climb. Mo Abbas has joined champions St Cross Symondians.
Bashley (Rydal): Walker, Achakzai, Stearman, Porter, Lewis, McMurray, Wilson, Basey, Prichard, Read, Cameron.
Lymington: Gareth Berg, Terry Crabb, Dom Hand, Karanveer Kooner, Charlie Wilson, Josh Royan, Ron Patel, Chay Howell, Guy Layman, Thor Howell, Asad Abbas.
Skipper Michael Porter spent an agonising winter in Australia as news filtered through of the Gordon brothers, Finn (Guildford) and Jacob (Bishop's Stortford) passing through the Bash exit gate, alongside Will Tripcony to WEPL outfit Burbage & Easton Royal and all-rounder Dan Goodey returning to play in his old Devon haunts. James Trodd made a fifth departure by re-joining OTs & Romsey.
Porter continues as first team captain after initially stepping down at the end of 2025. Following a spell in Melbourne playing and reflecting on his future in the role, Porter has opted to remain at the helm, providing continuity for the top side.
Bashley's impressive win over Bournemouth at Chapel Gate has boosted confidence, particularly with Porter himself scoring 91 and batsman/keeper Patrick Lewis celebrating his return to the first team with an elegant 70 odd.
Army seamer Alvin Cameron will strengthen the bowling attack, with Zack Basey returning from a stint with the Hampshire Academy.
"Ben Walker will be available on a regular basis, which will be an enormous boost," Porter says.
Gareth Berg continues as Lymington captain, eager to continue the club's upward Premier League climb. Mo Abbas has joined champions St Cross Symondians.
Bashley (Rydal): Walker, Achakzai, Stearman, Porter, Lewis, McMurray, Wilson, Basey, Prichard, Read, Cameron.
Lymington: Gareth Berg, Terry Crabb, Dom Hand, Karanveer Kooner, Charlie Wilson, Josh Royan, Ron Patel, Chay Howell, Guy Layman, Thor Howell, Asad Abbas.
