“I don’t see my not being here as a loss,” said Shaw, who scored an unbeaten 43 from 31 balls last week.
“I’m not needed to bowl, as demonstrated by our performance last week, and I have no doubt that any number of team members can make better contributions than I can with the bat.
“I’m more of a manager than a captain. On field I rely heavily on Matt Crampton’s experience with high-level cricket.
“His cricket brain and positive attitude, not to mention his ability, mean the team will be in good hands.”
Crampton, a left-arm spinner, was in top form with the bat last week, scoring a quickfire 62 from 41deliveries.
Bail Breakers are a good team with some big names due for a performance, and David Salmon has already shown why he is one of the district’s best batsmen.
Shaw said no one should be underestimated in this format as anyone could win a game, and the Bail Breakers had a few match-winners.
“Having said that, we have our fair share of match-winners in the Eagles, and I’m sure it’s going to be an exciting game.”
Rowe, still recovering from an oblique muscle injury (tearing of the internal oblique muscle from the undersurface of one of the lower four ribs or costal cartilages) suffered in pre-season training, said Josiah Turner would lead the team.
“Joe (Turner) has a good cricket brain and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a big score. David Salmon showed last week (69 from 49 balls) he’s up for this type of cricket.
“I was also impressed with our under-18 (right-arm seam) bowler Jacob Colbert, who picked up three wickets.
“Joe will also have the experienced Jimmy Holden to help set fields.”
Bail Breakers will also be without Bay captain Nick Hendrie, who is out of the district.
Rowe said the idea of playing alongside players from rival Doleman Cup teams and against normal teammates was exciting.
“I’m also looking forward to the challenge of bowling with the pink ball once I’m fit, which I hope will be in three weeks.
“It’s got good swing and bounce but if it gets hit it travels faster, making it hard for the fielders.”
The Stars and Broncos will be keen to post their first win in this competition.
Stars captain Glen Udall said that apart from Scott Hollinshead, the Stars would field a line-up similar to last weekend’s.
“Last Friday was challenging, batting in fading light,” Udall said.
“We tweaked the batting order and approached the game in a relaxed way.
“I sense the boys are determined to take tomorrow night’s game more seriously.”
Udall said it was a great initiative and teams were being strategic in their approach to round-robin games, with everyone guaranteed a semifinal spot.
“There seems to be a collective will across all teams to ensure everyone enjoys the experience, which is great”.
Broncos captain Craig Christophers said his team would be unchanged from last week.
“Jason Drain is our player too watch — he has been bowling well and is keen in the field,” said Christophers, who will be a key player with bat and ball.
Last week, Jack Faulkner and Tom Needham were the pick of the Broncos batsmen, scoring 33 and 34 respectively.
Christophers, Poverty Bay cricketer of the 2017-18 season, will be determined to make amends after being dismissed without scoring last week.
“The Stars are the favourites,” he said.
“But we’d love to tip them over.”
