We’re delighted to announce that South African all-rounder Shane Yelverton has agreed to return to Station Ground for the 2026 season.
Shane is no stranger to Mid Devon, having appeared as the club’s overseas player in 2019 and 2025. He also turned out for the 2nd XI in both 2023 and 2024 whilst visiting the area.
Shane was an integral part of the 1st XI’s joint highest Devon League finish last term, scoring 447 runs @ 31.93 and taking 17 wickets @22.29. A match-winning century against eventual A Division champions Hatherleigh was his standout performance.
Everyone who has met Shane will know he is also a great asset to the club off the pitch, helping with women’s and junior sessions as well as aiding the club’s bar takings.
1st XI skipper Jake Choules said:-
“Thrilled to have Shane back for another season. Securing him again was my number one target for the winter so pleased to get it done. Having a genuine all rounder as our overseas was a big part in why we finished so high in the table last year and his hard working and passionate character is invaluable on and off the field.”
Shane said:- “Guess who’s back? So excited and privileged to say I’ll be back at Thorverton this year. Last season was such a great one and I’m more motivated than ever to get the club to even higher heights this year.
So appreciative of the club & everyone else involved for wanting me back. Really looking forward to being involved with everything again – the training, games, helping with colts and all the coaching I’ll be doing again. See you all very soon!“
Shane will be staying with the Robbins family for the first chunk of the season. They are currently looking to kit out their annex with furniture for Shane – if you are in the process of getting rid of any furniture for free/cheap, please do let us know. Shane will then move on to Becky Rice’s. Our sincere thanks to both the Robbins and Becky for their support with hosting.
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