Shropshire cricket captain James Ralph has pledged his commitment to the job, despite missing the Minor Counties title on the last day of the season.

Shropshire's five-wicket defeat by Cheshire meant their opponents took top spot in the Western Division instead.

"I still have a lot to offer, and if I'm asked of course I'll take it on again," he told BBC Radio Shropshire.

"We have a good squad of players who - when they're all available - can beat anyone at this level."

Ralph added: "It's up to the committee of course, and after my three seasons in the job they might feel they want a fresh approach.

"But I have a bunch of good young players who all get on well together on and off the field.

"The real problem has been availability. I know people have work or university or other commitments, but if we could get over that difficulty then there's no reason why we couldn't be champions next year."

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