Cricket fever sweeping through King's College ahead of Masters clash

The King's side are playing a huge number of games for both school, club and Somerset age group sides, whilst the likes of skipper Sam Underdown, Eddie Byrom, Calvin Harrison and Liam Redrup are all involved with Somerset 2nd XI.

Head of Cricket, Phil Lewis explained how the King's team is preparing for the big match on 2 July.

"Most of the work the team are doing at present is either focused on situations that currently need improvement, or on general skills and tactics, using both net sessions and practices out in the middle.

"The team work incredibly hard on their fielding, agility and the general skills required for this high intensity format of the game.

"They have already identified that they should be able to outperform the Masters team by being quicker and better in the field and if they run well between the wickets then this could level the playing field with the Masters’ advantage obviously being their experience and their extra strength!

"However, King's have got some big-hitting batsmen in their ranks as well, which should make for some entertaining viewing!

"With the likes of Marcus Trescothick, Mark Ramprakash and Adam Hollioake taking part, the boys will have to make sure their bowling plans are good and I think they are relishing the challenge of facing someone like Simon Jones at full tilt!! It should be an amazing day and I know the boys are really looking forward to it!"

And King's aren't the only ones who are busy preparing for 2 July - England bowling legend Andy Caddick, who took 234 wickets at just 29.16 in test cricket, was bowling at Trescothick at the County Ground last week to make sure he is at the top of his game for the King's match.

Tickets for the match are available online from: www.somersetcountycc.co.ukwww.somersetcountycc.co.uk or by phone on 01823 328184, email bjworth@kings-taunton.co.uk, or in person by calling into Reception at King's College itself.