Taylor back for county

St Georges allrounder Steve Taylor will return to the Shropshire side for their potential MCCA Trophy group A decider at Cheshire on Sunday.

Taylor has been unavailable for the opening two games of the season due to the football commitments which took him to Wembley last week as substitute goalkeeper for Kidderminster's FA Trophy defeat to Stevenage.

But the 21-year-old's focus is now firmly back on the cricketing summer ahead, and he returns for the clash at Christleton in place of young batsman Bruce Thomason, who is unavailable due to exams.

"It's a significant game for both teams and we are delighted to have Steve available," said chairman of selectors Trevor Sheperd. "He's an excellent cricketer who will strengthen all departments."

Shropshire and Cheshire are at the top of group one having both accumulated three points from their first two games.

And, while Cheshire head the way on nett run rate, Tim Hancock's side know victory in their last two qualifying games will see them through to the semi-finals and just one success from Lord's.

The full squad for Sunday is: Tim Hancock, Alex Huxley, Jono Whitney, Andy Gray, James Ralph, Duncan Catterall, Matt Tilt, Asif Sultan, Adam Shimmons, Martin Davies, Mark Robinson, Steve Taylor.