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"No shame in getting out to someone with his quality": Somerset batter

In 2019, during a fixture between Somerset and Nottinghamshire, Abell and Ravichandran Ashwin squared off against each other in Taunton. Ravichandran Ashwin debuted in 2011 in the Test match against West Indies. Since then, the veteran ended his career with 106 Tests by clinching 537 wickets including 37 five-wicket hauls

20 December,2024 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
One-Legged Batsman, Dramatic Collapse, 11 players around the bat

One-Legged Batsman, Dramatic Collapse, 11 players around the bat

Banton wanted the lead to extend as much as he could help because a target beyond 200 runs would be a little stiff to chase down. So he stood on one leg, took a look around the field, breathed in and started. The cricket fans have come across this similar sight back in ODI World Cup 2023 when Australia's Glenn Maxwell guided his side to win vs AFG

13 September,2024 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar
Over 100 firefighters contain fire at historic London arts centre

Over 100 firefighters contain fire at historic London arts centre

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday

18 August,2024 12:44 PM IST | London | AFP
Pujara slams another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie

Pujara slams another ton as Sussex trumps Somerset in high-scoring tie

Cheteshwar Pujara has been in prime form for the better part of the last two County seasons for Sussex where he has scored in both first-class and List A games

12 August,2023 05:06 PM IST | Taunton | mid-day online correspondent
Twin joys for Colaba

Twin joys for Colaba

Recently restored Ashley House and Somerset House show how some of the earliest apartments blended Western materials and styles with vernacular architecture so its residents could enjoy the best of both worlds

04 December,2022 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Former Yorkshire pacer Jack Brooks sorry for calling Cheteshwar Pujara 'Steve'

Former Yorkshire pacer Jack Brooks sorry for calling Cheteshwar Pujara 'Steve'

The emergence of two examples of Brooks using allegedly racist words in exchanges with England fast bowler Tymal Mills and Stewart Laudat, who played minor county cricket for Oxfordshire, led to Somerset investigating the allegations

19 November,2021 08:00 AM IST | London | PTI
Ashwin warms up for England series with 6-27 for Surrey

Ashwin warms up for England series with 6-27 for Surrey

Looking to get some quality match practice ahead of joining the Indian team in Durham on Wednesday, Ashwin did more than enough with 58 overs under his belt and a match haul of 7 for 127

15 July,2021 07:39 AM IST | London | PTI
Australia's Renshaw in the runs again for Somerset

Australia's Renshaw in the runs again for Somerset

Renshaw faced 171 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes. His innings ended when he was bowled by Matthew Carter trying to hit the off-spinner back over his head

10 June,2018 12:53 PM IST | London | AFP
COVID-19: Vernon Philander's Somerset contract cancelled

COVID-19: Vernon Philander's Somerset contract cancelled

"I would like to thank Vernon and his management team for their understanding of the current situation and we hope one day to see Vernon back wearing Somerset colours," he added

12 May,2020 12:46 PM IST | London | IANS
Australia's Matt Renshaw makes hundred on Championship debut

Australia's Matt Renshaw makes hundred on Championship debut

Australia batsman Matt Renshaw marked his debut in English first-class cricket's County Championship with a remarkable hundred for Somerset against Worcestershire at Taunton on Friday

21 April,2018 01:40 PM IST | London | AFP

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