COOKHILL captain Mick Hill is confident of starting the season with a win at Stourbridge Social on Saturday (2pm start).
The Worcester Six side did the double over their Black Country opponents last season and Hill wants more of the same.
"We have a strong bowling side but do not have the strongest batting lineup.
"We will miss John Smith who topped the batting averages for us last season."
Smith has told the club he will only shelve his retirement plans if there is a crisis.
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