Jack Shantry excited at T20 return in Shropshire

Jack Shantry admits he is relishing the chance to return to his home town when Worcestershire take on Shropshire in a special Twenty20 challenge match at Shrewsbury next week.

Shantry, the left-arm medium pacer, has become a key man in Worcestershire's bowling attack since making the step up from playing for Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

Now he's excited about representing the Pears at London Road on Wednesday, June 13 (5.30pm) in a match which will act as a dress rehearsal for Worcestershire ahead of the start of their Friends Life t20 campaign against Warwickshire at Edgbaston 48 hours later.

"I'm really looking forward to it," said Shantry.

"Shrewsbury and Worcestershire are the two clubs I hold closest to my heart so to represent Worcestershire at London Road will be a surreal moment.

"There will be lots of familiar faces and it's sure to evoke many fond memories from my formative years.

"I was part of the Shrewsbury team which won the National Club Championship at under-13 and 15 level alongside Rob Foster and Joe Hart."

Shropshire chairman Toby Shaw said hosting Worcestershire promised to be a special occasion and stressed how much everyone connected with the county was looking forward to welcoming the Pears.

He is also hoping for a bumper crowd with admission on the night just £5.