Shellharbour will return to Tom Willoughby Oval on Saturday, a week after the second day of their clash with Gerringong was controversially abandoned without a ball being bowled.
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Initially ruled a draw, the result was overturned and Shellharbour were ruled to have forfeited the match. A protest has been lodged and the final result remains under dispute.
Shellharbour captain Ned Taylor refused to comment on the events that transpired. However, he said his team was looking forward to a tough challenge when they face unbeaten Lake Illawarra this weekend.
“Two-day cricket is the pinnacle,” Taylor said. “We’re certainly more suited this year than we have been in the past, so we’re not going to take a backwards step. They are deserving front-runners, we’ll go in as underdogs, but that won’t hinder us from having a crack.”
Lake Illawarra captain Mark Ulcigrai said his team will be looking to build on last week’s dominant victory over The Rail.
“We just need to do exactly the same as last week,” Ulcigrai said. “If we execute our plans the same way as last week, we’ll be in good stead to continue our form.”
“The key is being patient, and not trying to force the situation. Wait for the bad ball. No one at this level is perfect, you’re always going to get a couple of loose deliveries, you just need to take advantage of it when they come.”
Saturday’s other games see Oak Flats host The Rail, with both teams hoping to bounce back after comprehensive defeats last weekend, and Kookas facing off with Gerringong.