Opportunity knocked for Taunton Tom

By Jeremy Blackmore

Abell and willing: Somerset captain Tom Abell

FOR Somerset skipper Tom Abell, a missed runout opportunity proved a life-changing moment when he won a reprieve batting against Middlesex last summer.
Abell seized his second chance in front of a full house at Taunton and a live television audience. His maiden T20 ton off just 47 balls proved he belonged in the shortest format of the game as well as the Championship where his calm determination and classic strokeplay marked him out at a young age.
The innings opened eyes a long way from Taunton and helpe...

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