Live commentary and scorecard of Somerset’s County Championship Division One game at Taunton with Worcestershire.
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De Bruyn wrecks Worcs title hopes
Worcestershire old boy Zander de Bruyn hits 109 at New Road to end their Pro40 title hopes – and keep Somerset’s alive.
Langer opts to end Somerset stay
Somerset captain Justin Langer confirms he will not return to the club after the current season.
Live – Worcestershire v Somerset
Live scorecard and commentary from Monday’s Pro40 game at New Road.
Somerset’s Gazzard retires at 27
Somerset wicketkeeper Carl Gazzard decides to retire from first-class cricket at the age of 27.
Trescothick ready to tour India
Marcus Trescothick could play cricket overseas for the first time since 2006 after being named in Somerset’s Champions League Twenty20 squad.
Somerset title bid ruined by rain
Somerset’s County Championship challenge is wrecked as their game with Durham at the Riverside is abandoned due to rain.
Langer handed punishment by ECB
Somerset captain Justin Langer is reprimanded by the England and Wales Cricket Board after showing dissent in a match with Hampshire.
Two more tons tie up Taunton draw
Arul Suppiah and Craig Kieswetter both hit final-day centuries at Taunton as the Somerset-Sussex run fest ends in a draw.
Weather wrecks Taunton run spree
Only 18.4 overs are possible at Taunton as rain washes out most of the third day’s play between Somerset and Sussex.
Goodwin breaks records at Taunton
Murray Goodwin hits the second triple century of his career at Taunton as Sussex run up 742-5, their highest-ever score.
Nash best helps Sussex get on top
Chris Nash hits a career-best ton against Somerset for the second time this season as Sussex post 326-3 at Taunton.
Somerset win despite Joyce knock
Ed Joyce’s battling 94 is not enough for Sussex as Somerset go top of the Pro40 table with victory at Taunton.
Smith inspires Sussex to Cup win
A blistering 59 from 26 balls from Dwayne Smith helps Sussex to a 63-run victory to claim their maiden Twenty20 Cup win against Somerset.
Langer proud despite Cup defeat
Somerset captain Justin Langer praises his side’’s performance despite losing to Sussex in the final of the Twenty20 Cup.
Added incentives spur Trescothick
Somerset batsman Marcus Trescothick says the chance to play in the Champions League is an added incentive ahead of Twenty20 finals day.
Stalemate for Bears and Somerset
Marcus Trescothick hits his second century of the match, but Warwickshire and Somerset meander to a draw at Edgbaston.
Trott heads south to rescue Bears
Jonathan Trott drives down from Headingley to hit 40 and help Tony Frost (71) lead Warwickshire out of trouble.
Trescothick ton brightens gloom
Marcus Trescothick hits an unbeaten 104 as Somerset run up 226-2 against Warwickshire at Edgbaston
Bears and Somerset are washed out
No play is possible on day one of the County Championship Division One match between Warwickshire and Somerset at Edgbaston because of a wet outfield.
Edwards leaves Somerset for Notts
Somerset opener Neil Edwards will join Nottinghamshire next season after agreeing terms on a three-year deal.
Somerset legend Caddick to retire
Somerset’s former England seamer Andrew Caddick is to retire from cricket at the end of the season.
Langer unsure on Somerset future
Somerset batsman Justin Langer says he is undecided as to whether he will return to the county next season.
Langer humble at passing Bradman
Justin Langer pays tribute to Donald Bradman after beating the legendary player’s record run total for an Australian batsman.
Solanki helps earn draw for Worcs
Captain Vikram Solanki leads from the front with 93 to help Worcestershire secure a draw from their rain-affected clash with Somerset at New Road.
Langer breaks Bradman runs record
Somerset captain Justin Langer becomes the highest-scoring Australian batsman.
Langer record adds to Worcs gloom
Justin Langer becomes Australia’s highest first-class run scorer as Somerset turn the screw on Worcestershire.
Trescothick leads Somerset charge
Marcus Trescothick hits his fourth Championship century of the season as Somerset take the initiative on day two against Worcestershire at New Road.
Worcs and Somerset halted by rain
Day one of the County Championship Division One match between Worcestershire and Somerset at New Road is washed out.
Taunton performances key for Rose
Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose says it is critical his side get to grips with playing at home if they are to win the championship.
Banks banned for ball-tampering
Somerset all-rounder Omari Banks is suspended until 20 July for ball tampering in a Second XI match.
Date set for Somerset T20 test
Somerset will face Lancashire in the Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, 28 July.
Trott record helps Bears to win
Warwickshire wreck Somerset’s hopes of winning the Mids/West/Wales Division as Jonathan Trott becomes the highest scorer in a Twenty20 Cup season.
Live – Warwickshire v Somerset
Live scorecard and commentary from Sunday’s Twenty20 Cup game at Edgbaston.
Hildreth sees Somerset to victory
James Hildreth hits an unbeaten 48 as Somerset end Worcestershire’s winning run at Taunton.
Willoughby bowls Somerset to win
Charl Willoughby takes 4-80 as Somerset secure victory over Sussex by 35 runs at Hove.
Chawla and Nash give Sussex hope
Piyush Chawla and Chris Nash give Sussex hope of recording an unlikely victory against Sussex on day three at Hove.
Thomas burst puts Somerset on top
Alfonso Thomas takes 5-53 as Somerset take command against Sussex at Hove.
Trescothick defies Chawla’s haul
Marcus Trescothick hits 109 for Somerset as Sussex leg spinner Piyush Chawla takes another five wickets.
Live – Sussex v Somerset
Live scorecard and commentary from the County Championship Division One match at Hove.
Vital T20 victory delights Langer
Justin Langer feels Somerset are right in the mix for Twenty20 Cup honours after a crucial win over Northants concludes the first stage of the tournament.
Somerset collapse hands Worcs win
A late Somerset batting collapse hands Worcestershire an eight-run Twenty20 Cup victory at New Road.
Devon beat Somerset on final ball
Marshall Hood hits a boundary off the last ball to help Devon beat Somerset by six wickets in Sunday’s Twenty20 Andy Caddick testimonial.
De Bruyn sets up Somerset victory
Zander de Bruyn is in the runs again as Somerset go top of their group with a five-wicket win over Warwickshire at Taunton.
Caddick raises Twenty20 concerns
Somerset bowler Andy Caddick fears Twenty20 cricket is fast approaching saturation point.
Caddick targets Somerset return
Andy Caddick is eyeing Somerset’s County Championship match against Lancashire on 6 June for his return from injury.
Skipper Yardy sees Sussex to semi
Visiting skipper Mike Yardy helps his side home to a six-wicket FP Trophy quarter-final win over Somerset at Taunton.
Live – Somerset v Sussex
Live commentary and scorecard for Saturday’s Friends Provident Trophy quarter-final at Taunton (starts 1045 BST).
Rose backs Hildreth for England
Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose believes batsman James Hildreth is on the verge of an England call-up.
Rain wrecks Trescothick ton hopes
Rain forces Somerset’s Friends Provident Trophy clash against Warwickshire to be abandoned, with Marcus Trescothick 16 short of a century.