By Jeremy Blackmore

Safety first: Somerset captain Tom Abell applauds the fans after escaping the drop last season
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New recruit: Australian Test batsman Cameron Bancroft will be joining up with Somerset for the new season

SOMERSET skipper Tom Abell hopes the experience of a “tough” first year in charge at Taunton will stand his side in good stead to challenge for honours in 2018.
The county struggled last season, only managing to stave off relegation on the final afternoon with a comprehensive victory over Middlesex. Abell’...