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Somerset set out stall for future
Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose says hosting one-day internationals at Taunton is a realistic ambition.
Momentum the key for Kieswetter
Craig Kieswetter hails Somerset’s promising start in the Friends Provident Trophy.
Kieswetter puts Bell in the shade
Ian Bell’s century is overshadowed by Craig Kieswetter as Somerset win by eight wickets at Edgbaston.
Hildreth hits triple ton in draw
Somerset’s James Hildreth makes the most of the favourable batting conditions to plunder a superb record-breaking triple century in a high-scoring draw against Warwickshire.
Hildreth hits ton as draw looms
Somerset’s James Hildreth hit an unbeaten 191 on day three but a draw seems the most likely result at Taunton.
Hungry Bell compiles big century
Ian Bell sends a clear message to the England selectors by scoring 172 – the first century of the County Championship season.
Bell makes claim for England call
Ian Bell hits an unbeaten 84 as Warwickshire take the advantage against Somerset on the opening day of the County Championship season at Taunton.
Caddick confident of top finish
Andy Caddick believes Somerset have the squad to go all the way in the County Championship despite no new arrivals.
Langer chooses Somerset over IPL
Somerset captain Justin Langer reveals that he will not be playing in the Indian Premier League this year.
Origin of Somerset ‘baggy green’ sought
A former policeman tries to solve the origin of a 1972 Australia ‘baggy green’ discovered in Somerset.
Suppiah suffers residency setback
Somerset all-rounder Arul Suppiah’s application for permanent residency in the United Kingdom is rejected.
Florida visit boosts Turner hopes
Somerset fast bowler Mark Turner says a winter development programme should help him break into the Somerset team
Caddick all set for new campaign
Former England international bowler Andy Caddick is seeking to recover form and fitness in Dubai ahead of the new season.
Suppiah keen on Blackwell’s spot
All-rounder Arul Suppiah says he wants to fill Ian Blackwell’s spot in the Somerset first team.
Somerset fixtures 2009
Full list of Somerset fixtures for the 2009 season.
Phillips signs Somerset extension
Somerset all-rounder Ben Phillips signs a contract extension that will keep him at the County Ground until at least the end of the 2010 season.
Phillips signs contract extension
Somerset all-rounder Ben Phillips signs a contract extension that will keep him at the County Ground until at least the end of the 2010 season.
Caddick awarded Somerset benefit
Somerset award a benefit year in 2009 to veteran paceman Andrew Caddick in recognition of his 20 years with the county.
Record £4.4m profit for Somerset
Somerset announce record profits of £4.4m for the year ending 30 September 2008.
Blog on Marcus Trescothick
As Marcus Trescothick’s book wins awards, England have never needed him more
Somerset to declare record profit
Somerset County Cricket Club will announce record profit levels for the 2008 season on Tuesday.
Somerset exit is hard – Blackwell
Former Somerset captain Ian Blackwell says his decision to leave the club to join Durham was a difficult one.
Trescothick named as vice-captain
Marcus Trescothick is appointed Somerset’s vice-captain for next season.
Hurry heads down under for club
Somerset coach Andy Hurry will head down under to learn more about one-day games after the club’s disappointing one-day performances last season.
Turner to get some Lillee advice
Somerset’s Mark Turner is to work with Dennis Lillee this winter as part of the ECB young fast bowlers programme.
Somerset switched on despite rain
Bowler Charl Willoughby insists bad weather is no cue for Somerset’s players to relax as they chase the County Championship
Rose relishes Somerset title hunt
Director of cricket Brian Rose labels Somerset’s chance to win the County Championship as a “unique opportunity” in the club’s history.
Trescothick’s long-term illness
Former England star Marcus Trescothick reveals how anxiety attacks have affected him since the age of 10.
Hurry worried by season’s run in
Somerset coach Andy Hurry hopes their Pro40 tie with Worcestershire doesn’t impact on two competitions.
Last-ball drama secures Worcs tie
Somerset and Worcestershire play share a dramatic tie at Taunton as both sides end on 298-6
Trescothick asks for steady nerve
Somerset’s former England opener Marcus Trescothick says the county must win both their remaining Pro40 games to be confident of avoiding relegation.
Somerset in a Hurry for top spot
Somerset coach Andy Hurry is keen to lead Division One of the County Championship after this week’s round of matches.
Ramprakash shines in Taunton draw
Mark Ramprakash’s 101st first-class century, a magnificent unbeaten 200, is the main feature of the final day of the Championship match at Taunton.
Caddick agrees new Somerset deal
Veteran fast bowler Andrew Caddick will play for Somerset in 2009 after agreeing a new one-year contract.
Trescothick pummels errant Surrey
Surrey close the penultimate day at Taunton 354 behind Somerset at 47-1.
De Bruyn signs new Somerset deal
Somerset all-rounder Zander de Bruyn signs a new one-year contract and will remain with the county for the 2009 season.
Trescothick passes 1000-run mark
Marcus Trescothick becomes the first batsman to score 1,000 runs in Division One as Somerset make a good start against Surrey at Taunton.
Somerset’s Parsons calls it quits
Veteran Somerset all-rounder Keith Parsons announces his retirement from first-class cricket.
Trego agrees new deal at Somerset
Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego agrees an extended contract that will see him remain in Taunton until the end of 2010.
Langer praises Pietersen choice
Somerset captain Justin Langer says Kevin Pietersen is the right man to captain England.
Rain ruins final day at Horsham
The loss of 42 overs ruined the final day’s play at Horsham where Sussex’s County Division One clash against
Somerset fizzled out into a draw.
Sussex build lead over Somerset
Matt Prior’s 73 gives Sussex a 335-run second-innings lead against Somerset at Horsham.
Kieswetter extends Somerset deal
Wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter signs a new contract to keep him at Somerset until 2011.
Trescothick century bid is foiled
Marcus Trescothick hits 92 as Somerset make inroads into Sussex’s first innings of 419 at Horsham.
Goodwin puts Sussex in control
A century from Murray Goodwin puts the defending county champions on top against Somerset.
Rose salutes Somerset seam attack
Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose pays tribute to the county’s pace bowlers, who have had to cope without the injured Andrew Caddick for most of the season.
Trescothick targets twin titles
Batsman Marcus Trescothick says Somerset are looking to complete a County Championship and Pro40 double.
Caddick set for seconds run-out
Former England bowler Andrew Caddick is left out of Somerset’s squad for their Pro40 game at Durham and will instead play for the seconds.
Phillips suffers injury setback
Somerset seam bowler Ben Phillips will miss more first-team action because of a hamstring injury.