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Where are they now? Somerset – 1979 Gillette Cup and Sunday League double

29 April 2015 0 comments

…motivation was added when, in 1979, Somerset were thrown out of the Benson & Hedges Cup after Rose declared against Worcestershire after two balls. Rose had wanted to protect Somerset’s…

My Life in Cricket – Ant Botha

28 April 2015 0 comments

…Lord’s in 2010 against Somerset. Eventually injuries caught up with me and I retired in 2011 but after two and a half years in Australia coaching I came back to…

England announce squad for Ireland ODI

28 April 2015 0 comments

…the third Test against West Indies, which begins on Friday. There are six new names in the squad, which includes Kent’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings, Somerset allrounder Lewis Gregory and…

Where Are They Now? Kent 1978 County Champions and B&H Cup winners

25 September 2014 0 comments

…house husband. Chris Tavare: An England opening batsman who studied zoology at university. He returned to his native Kent after finishing his career at Somerset and works as a biology…

Jamie Overton Shows His Class For North Devon

11 September 2014 0 comments

…just 55 balls in North Devon’s four-wicket win against Devon Premier League champions Sidmouth. The 20-year-old was tipped for an England call-up last season after a breakthrough year at Somerset…

Alan Lee’s Verdict On Taunton

28 August 2014 1 comment

Taunton Turning off the M5, and nosing through untimely roadworks on the approach to this now sprawling market town, a certain dread assailed me. Somerset’s county ground had undergone much…

Where Are They Now? Gloucestershire 1977 Benson & Hedges Cup Winners

7 August 2014 0 comments

…we were Gloucestershire and they were Kent.” Gloucester had booked their place in the Lord’s final finishing top of their group after wins over Somerset by eight wickets and Lancashire,…

Improving Lewis Gregory Eyes Top Order Spot At Somerset

23 July 2014 0 comments

…Somerset starlet Lewis Gregory. After a blistering start to the 2014 campaign the 22-year-old was sidelined for six weeks by a hamstring injury. But despite this setback the youngster already…

Where Are They Now? Northamptonshire 1980 Benson & Hedges Cup Winners

3 July 2014 0 comments

…after losing the 1979 Gillette final to Somerset they were back at Lord’s to face defending champions Essex in the B&H Cup showpiece. Jim Watt’s side had made stately progress…

Aaron Finch Can Blast Yorkshire To T20 Glory

20 May 2014 0 comments

…them the impetus to go one better than last year when they went out in the semis. Perennial bridesmaids Somerset are always strong on paper, the big question is have…

International Over 60 Teams Announced As Hertfordshire Get Off Mark

15 May 2014 0 comments

…4-39 and Gwyn Price 55. Wiltshire were shot out for 96 by Somerset in 33.5, Dave Stephenson 3-51 and Brian Brogden 6-15 and achieved the target in 25.5 for 2…

Yorkshire Can Put The Rest In A Spin Thanks To Dizzy

9 April 2014 0 comments

…with injuries to David Willey, Jackson Bird and Alex Wakely and in a small squad that’s not a good start. If Somerset don’t find a way to take 20 wickets…

Somerset’s James Hildreth: We Must Support England Hopefuls

25 March 2014 0 comments

…Somerset teammate James Hildreth, the determination of his colleagues can inspire the county as a whole on to better things. The wait for a first County Championship goes on at…