DEPLETED Dorset have drafted in former Sherborne schoolboy Charlie Esson as they aim to start their Championship campaign in style.

Dorset will tomorrow begin their Minor Counties Championship season with a three-day home clash against Wiltshire at Dean Park.

Ex-Dorset A player Esson has been rewarded with a call-up following his fine Southern Premier League form for St Cross.

Parley star Tom Jacques had also been set to start on his home ground, only to miss out through unavailability.

Unavailable Josh Lawrence and Masoor Khan also sit out the match along with Achilles-injury victim Steffan Jones.

Bowling duo Ed Denham and Mitch Wilson have been named in the Dorset line-up.

Dorset: N Park, Williams, Esson, Hicks, Cowley, C Park, Wolstenholme, Denham, Wilson, Barlow, Leach.