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County Championship: Centurion Tom Abell named player of the round

Tom Abell’s unbeaten century that guided Somerset to the top of the Rothesay County Championship Division One table after a two-wicket win over Hampshire has seen him crowned the Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round.

Tom Abell led Somerset to victory with his 22nd first-class century

Tom Abell’s unbeaten century that guided Somerset to the top of the Rothesay County Championship Division One table after a two-wicket win over Hampshire has seen him crowned the Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round.

“We always knew in that fourth innings that it was going to be tough,” Abell said. “Hampshire have got an unbelievable attack and we were going to have to absorb a lot of pressure.
“We’ve had some pretty tough days at the Utilita Bowl over the years that were pretty fresh in the memory.
“Any time you win a game like that it’s always pretty special. I’m very close with...

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