Blackie fires Somerset to victory in opener

A TRADEMARK explosive knock from Ian Blackwell helped Somerset get their season off to a winning start as they defeated Hampshire by six wickets in the Friends Provident Trophy at the County Ground on Sunday.

Super start for Somerset

SOMERSET got off to a flying start to the new cricket season with a six-wicket victory over Hampshire in Taunton today.

'Survival of the fittest' for Somerset

SOMERSET captain Justin Langer says competition for places will be decided by survival of the fittest.

Pietersen looking forward to County Ground clash

TEST star Kevin Pietersen is looking forward to locking horns with former England team-mate Marcus Trescothick when Somerset take on Hampshire in the Friend's Provident Trophy on Sunday (noon start).

	Memories of Hick's Taunton 405
	MAY 6 2008 will mark the 20th anniversary of Graeme Hick's historic knock of 405 not out for Worcestershire against Somerset at the County Ground, in Taunton.

Competition for places hotting up at County Ground

SOMERSET'S director of cricket Brian Rose says competition for places is hotting up after an excellent start to their pre-season matches, writes Richard Walsh.

Caddick reassures fans of his fitness

SOMERSET'S veteran fast bowler Andy Caddick has assured fans he will be fit for the start of the season.

	Baseball comes to County Ground
	THE County Ground in Taunton will be transformed into a baseball field on October 4 to host a game for Marcus Trescothick's benefit year.

Somerset coach delighted with pre-season form

SOMERSET coach Andy Hurry believes his side are on course for a successful season after some impressive displays on their tour to the United Arab Emirates.

Trescothick ends England career

SOMERSET'S Marcus Trescothick has retired from international cricket due to his stress-related illness.

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