Smeed signs new Somerset contract, could make first-class debut
” Will Smeed has reversed his decision to become a white-ball specialist and could make his first-class debut this summer after signing a new all-formats contract with Somerset. Smeed made headlines in 2022 when, aged 21, he opted out of red-ball cricket. “I feel that I need to solely focus my attention on the limited-overs […]
Roelof van der Merwe released from Somerset contract one year early
” Roelof van der Merwe has left Somerset by mutual consent after agreeing an early exit from his contract, bringing a long association with the county to an end. Van der Merwe first played for Somerset in 2011 as an overseas player, then returned as a local in 2016 after switching national allegiance from South […]
Sophie Luff named as Somerset Women’s first professional captain
” Sophie Luff has been named as Somerset Women’s first professional captain, for the inaugural season of the new Women’s County competition. Luff, 31, played for Somerset’s age groups before making her debut for the senior women’s team in 2009. She has featured in 74 List A matches for the club, scoring 2330 runs at […]
Hampshire sign Lhuan-dre Pretorius for Vitality Blast, Migael Pretorius back at Somerset
” Hampshire have signed 18-year-old South African opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius as one of their overseas players for this year’s Vitality Blast. Pretorius has yet to be capped at senior level by South Africa, but finished as the leading run-scorer at the recently completed SA20. He caught the eye of Hampshire’s coach, Adi Birrell, when scoring […]
England captain Knight joins Somerset in new Tier 1 women’s set-up
” England captain Heather Knight has become the latest player to agree terms with Somerset ahead of the launch of Tier 1 professional women’s county cricket next summer. Knight had previously represented Berkshire, having come through the Devon pathway, and captained Western Storm to two Kia Super League titles in the regional system. She was […]
T20 Blast – Meredith confirmed for Somerset return in 2025
” Somerset have agreed a return for Australia quick Riley Meredith next year. Meredith, 28, will be available for the Vitality Blast, as well as potentially in the County Championship and One-Day Cup, depending on the structure of the season. Meredith enjoyed a successful first spell in county cricket during the summer, his 14 wickets […]
Former Western Storm coach Griffin to take charge of Somerset Women
” Somerset have appointed Trevor Griffin as head coach of their women’s team. Griffin, who has signed a two-year deal, previously had two spells coaching Western Storm in the women’s regional structure. He oversaw Storm’s two Kia Super League successes between 2017 and 2019, before moving on to coach Sunrisers and London Spirit in the […]
One-Day Cup 2024, GLAM vs SOM Final Match Preview
” Somerset vs Glamorgan – no play possible The 2024 Metro Bank Final between Somerset and Glamorgan has been forced into a reserve day after no play was possible on Sunday at Trent Bridge. Heavy rains and thunderstorms across the United Kingdom were felt particularly harshly in the Midlands, meaning not even the toss was […]
Vitality County Championship – Tom Banton the hero for Somerset but likely to miss T20 Finals Day
” Somerset threw open the County Championship Division One title race by beating leaders Surrey in a thrilling day-four finish at Taunton – but victory came at a cost, with Tom Banton set to miss Saturday’s Blast semi-final rematch between the teams after rolling his ankle while playing football. Banton batted at No. 11 in […]
Somerset sweat on Tom Banton after twisted ankle during football warm-up
” Somerset face an anxious wait to discover whether Tom Banton will be fit to play for them at Vitality T20 Blast Finals Day after going over on his ankle in their football warm-up on Wednesday. Banton went for an X-ray during Surrey’s first innings in their County Championship game at Taunton and was cleared […]