Tag: Somerset

My Life in Cricket – Ant Botha

28 April 2015 0 comments

I was bowling a bit of spin in the nets as a youngster at Natal when Graham Ford mentioned I […]

England announce squad for Ireland ODI

28 April 2015 0 comments

ENGLAND have named their squad for the upcoming ODI against Ireland, with a lot of the big names being rested. […]

Jamie Overton Shows His Class For North Devon

11 September 2014 0 comments

JAMIE Overton is better known for his bowling on the first-class circuit, but he showed he is no slouch with the bat –blasting 142 not out off just 55 balls in North Devon’s four-wicket win against Devon Premier League champions Sidmouth.

Alan Lee’s Verdict On Taunton

28 August 2014 1 comment

Turning off the M5, and nosing through untimely roadworks on the approach to this now sprawling market town, a certain dread assailed me.

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

7 August 2014 0 comments

GLOUCESTERSHIRE banished the myth that you don’t win anything with kids long before Sir Alex Ferguson and his team of Manchester United youngsters won the Premier League.

Improving Lewis Gregory Eyes Top Order Spot At Somerset

23 July 2014 0 comments

ANY lingering doubts as to the importance of lower order runs were dispelled once and for all last week at Trent Bridge where England and India reached stalemate largely thanks to the efforts of those not normally renowned for their batting exploits.

Aaron Finch Can Blast Yorkshire To T20 Glory

20 May 2014 0 comments

The general consensus is that 2014 is a big year for t20 cricket in England and Wales. Despite inventing the format in 2003 we’ve had to look on enviously as more glamorous tournaments in India and Australia have stolen the limelight.

International Over 60 Teams Announced As Hertfordshire Get Off Mark

15 May 2014 0 comments

Central – Hertfordshire broke their duck finally against a self destructing Norfolk who contributed 22 wides and a last over of 18, losing by 25 runs.

Yorkshire Can Put The Rest In A Spin Thanks To Dizzy

9 April 2014 0 comments

IT’S THAT time of year again where I make myself look silly by giving my predictions for the summer ahead. It’s been a winter to forget but I can’t remember the last time there was this much excitement and anticipation for a county season.