SERIOUS CRICKET HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE

ASTON Rowant are looking to make a title challenge in Division 2 West after reinforcing an already strong squad.

England Under 19 international Miles Hammond and Oxfordshire all-rounder Damian Shirazi head up their new recruits.

Rowant have also signed seamer Will Rooney, from Thame, plus brothers Sasha, David and Jack White, who are all bowlers.

Linsey Smith, tipped as a future England ladies international, is pushing for a first-team place.

Captain Wesley Morrick said: “We are looking good – I am quite confident. I would like to think we would be one of the favourites.”

IN: Damian Shirazi (all-rounder, Lymington), Miles Hammond (spinner, Cumnor), Sasha White (seamer), David White (seamer), Jack White (spinner), Ash Haw (all-rounder), Will Rooney (all-rounder, Thame Town).

OUT: None.

Aston Rowant (v Farnham Royal, away): Matthews, Watling, Penhale, Muttitt, Morrick (capt), Shirazi, Ferraby, Cook, Leaney, Rooney, Morgan.