Bashley (Rydal) seconds will have a special guest watching the closing stages of their Premier Division 2 match against Langley Manor – New Zealand international Luke Ronchi !
The big hitting Black Caps batsman-wicketkeeper , who smashed a quick fire 33 as New Zealand posted a huge 398-5 at the Kia Oval, plans to visit his old Bashley haunts after a short practice session in advance of the third ODI at the Ageas Bowl.
Ronchi spent three seasons with Bashley in his formative teenage years – frequently smashing the ball to all parts of the BCG – and has kept in touch with the New Forest club ever since.
“It’s always great to see Ronch’s at the BCG. He’s never forgotten his roots, which is fantastic bearing in mind what he has achieved in International cricket,” smiled his old team-mate Neil Taylor.
Bashley go into the Langley Manor game on a high after beating Fawley by six wickets last week to record their first win of the season.
Paultons host OTs & Romsey looking to keep pace with leaders Portsmouth, who enjoy a 13 point cushion at the top of SPL2.
Paultons: Richman, Robinson, Wateridge, Hall, Collins, Feltham, O'Brien, Murrell, Lamb, Pike, Denney.
The big hitting Black Caps batsman-wicketkeeper , who smashed a quick fire 33 as New Zealand posted a huge 398-5 at the Kia Oval, plans to visit his old Bashley haunts after a short practice session in advance of the third ODI at the Ageas Bowl.
Ronchi spent three seasons with Bashley in his formative teenage years – frequently smashing the ball to all parts of the BCG – and has kept in touch with the New Forest club ever since.
“It’s always great to see Ronch’s at the BCG. He’s never forgotten his roots, which is fantastic bearing in mind what he has achieved in International cricket,” smiled his old team-mate Neil Taylor.
Bashley go into the Langley Manor game on a high after beating Fawley by six wickets last week to record their first win of the season.
Paultons host OTs & Romsey looking to keep pace with leaders Portsmouth, who enjoy a 13 point cushion at the top of SPL2.
Paultons: Richman, Robinson, Wateridge, Hall, Collins, Feltham, O'Brien, Murrell, Lamb, Pike, Denney.
