BANBURY new boy John Wolstenholme will be softening up Bangladesh ahead of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Wolstenholme, who stands a formidable 6ft 10in, misses tomorrow's CCS Home Counties League Division 1 trip to Finchampstead to feature for his county Northamptonshire in the tourists' final warm-up game.
Sussex have already demolished Bangladesh earlier this month, so the tall all-rounder may well fancy his chances.
Despite his absence, Banbury skipper Richard Kaufman is confident his team can pick up their second success of the campaign.
He said: "Finchampstead got a good victory at High Wycombe last week, but this is a game we are looking to win.
"We will probably look to be a bit more aggressive with our declaration.
"Hopefully a good result will set us up for Slough next week."
Steve Beck will replace Wolstenholme and bat at No 6 while Mark Rorich will take more responsibility with the ball.
On Sunday, Banbury are at home to Knowle and Dorridge in the third round of the National Knockout Cup.
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