Frustrated Newport face four away league games in succession after their match against Much Wenlock was switched to accomodate CNN cameras.
Newport’s Indian professional Parvez Aziz has praised the quality of opposition in the Marston Shropshire Premier Cricket League.
Lilleshall vice-captain Richard Dakin believes his side are clear favourites as they welcome local rivals Forton to the Church Road ground tomorrow – with the sides separated by only three points.
A remarkable last over of the rain affected match at Reman Services saw Newport come away with a winning draw to help them keep the pressure on the top of the table.
Newport top order batsmen Chris Woodcock will be missing for several weeks – and possibly months – after injuring his Achilles tendon during Monday’s game with Albrighton.
Teenager Ryan Jakeman replaces Trevor Beddows as Newport look to bounce back from home humiliation at Allscott tomorrow.

Manager Gareth Davies has hailed the ‘22 heroes’ which brought the North Midlands Cup back to Newport for the first time.

Win it for Shropshire – that’s the plea from Newport RFC first team manager Gareth Davies as the Fishes look to make history.
Newport RFC hope to clinch the first part of an historic double tomorrow against Bridgnorth in the final of the Shropshire Cup.
Newport RFC look to book their place in the final of the North Mids Cup when they host Malvern tomorrow (3pm).