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Pre-Season Preview: Somerset v Gloucestershire
THE MATCH
Somerset welcome Gloucestershire to the Cooper Associates County Ground this week for a three-day pre-season fixture.
Day one of this match is tomorrow (Friday March 28th).
SCHEDULED HOURS OF PLAY:
Morning session: 11am to 1pm
Afternoon session: 1:40pm to 3:40pm
Evening session: 4pm to 6pm
Entry to this match is free of charge.
We would ask Members who have received their Membership card to bring it to the fixture and enter via the St James Street entrance (Jack White Gates) so that we can ensure that our scanning system is fully operational ahead of the busy new season.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Club Enquiries Desk is now based in the Reception of the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion and not in the Andrew Caddick Pavilion.
A limited amount of pay and display car parking will be available at the Cooper Associates County Ground on a first come, first served basis but due to an event booking on Sunday spectators are advised to find alternative parking solutions on day three.
SEATING
Seating for this fixture will only be available in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion (Lower Tier).
Long Room and 1875 Club Members will be able to access the Long Room for this fixture.
CATERING
The catering concession in the Lower Tier of the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion will be open for this match.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
Our live stream team will be conducting their annual system tests during this match.
We anticipate that a live stream will be available during this fixture.
You can also keep up to date by using our dedicated matchday blog via this website’s Match Centre and on our X feed.
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
TEAM NEWS
Somerset have named the following 13-player squad for the match: Lewis Gregory, Tom Abell, Kasey Aldridge, Jake Ball, Tom Banton, Josh Davey, Sean Dickson, Tom Lammonby, Jack Leach, Alfie Ogborne, Craig Overton, James Rew and Archie Vaughan.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the match, Somerset Head Coach, Jason Kerr said: “Everyone is excited. We had a brilliant trip to Abu Dhabi and all the guys maximised that opportunity out there on grass. Now we can transfer that into English conditions and hopefully we can get three days in ahead of that first game against Worcestershire.
“We’re in a good position because the majority of the squad are fit and we’ve got some genuine selection headaches. Competition for places is extremely strong and there will be some tough decisions to make because we’ve seen some real growth within individuals over the winter.
“The closer you get to the start of the season, the harder it becomes because you have to nail your flag to the mast selection wise. There will be some disappointed people when it comes to selection but hopefully they can use that as fuel to create further competition for places.
“I think the result of this game is irrelevant at this stage. It’s still about making sure that the guy’s skills are ready for that game against Worcestershire.”
MEMBERSHIP 2025
Membership of Somerset County Cricket Club for the 2025 season is still available.
See all the action at the Cooper Associates County Ground this summer with Official SCCC Membership.
NEXT MATCH
Somerset begin the 2025 season with a Rothesay County Championship Division One match against Worcestershire at the Cooper Associates County Ground.
This four-day game will get underway on Friday April 4th.
Tickets for this match are available now!
