In the 70s, Somerset were represented by two of the biggest names, and most entertaining cricketers, in international cricket, best buddies Viv "Smokin' Joe" Richards and Ian "Beefy" Botham, in the English county. Add to this, Joel "Big Bird" Garner, and the team is strong enough to send shivers down the backs of their opponents. The current team may not be as strong, but they get their chance of representing England in the tournament, the format first being played in England to revive sagging spectator interest. Somerset lost to the Sussex Sharks in this year's Twenty 20 Cup, thereby qualifying as one of the two teams from England.
Match Record:
Matches Played - 59
Matches Won - 25
Matches Lost - 29
Matches Tied - 1
No Result - 4
Players to watch out for:
Batsmen -
Marcus Trescothick, the attacking southpaw opener seems to have rediscovered his love for the game and an appetite for runs; Justin Langer, is the captain of the side and the diminutive opener, who represented Australia and was part of the formidable opening pair with Matthew Hayden, should be among the runs;
Bowlers -
Charl Willoughby, Alfonso Thomas, Ben Phillips
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