Watch: Mixed emotions for Shropshire cricket captain Steve Leach
Proud skipper Steve Leach admitted he had mixed emotions after Shropshire's Twenty20 defeat to Worcestershire.
The hosts fell 24 runs short at Shifnal Cricket Club after restricting the New Road professionals to 146-9.
Leach was delighted with some of the performances from his men but frustrated they could not quite pull off a famous victory.
"There were some really positive performances from us and I'm delighted with that, while being a touch disappointed that we came up a little bit short," he said.
"We were only 20 or so off and it shows the fine margins.
"Overall we have got to be happy with ourselves because they have a good team with world-class players and we can take a bit of confidence into the Cheshire game on Sunday."
A hat-trick from Shropshire's Sam Griffiths was the highlight of the evening and Leach praised the bowler's perseverance.
He added: "I'm chuffed for him, it's a hell of an achievement and he'll remember that for the rest of his life.
"He's a cracking lad and it showed a lot of character from him to come back and keep plugging away because he had been hit for a few boundaries."
