County Cricket

Somerset cancel Kolpak deal with Vernon Philander

"These are clearly very uncertain and challenging times"

County Cricket

Dom Bess asked to open the batting at Somerset to get more game time

‘Might as well throw me up there, see what I can do’

Almanack

Tom Cartwright: 'A master of his craft' – Almanack

"He played only five Tests for England, a figure that does no justice to his skills or his standing"

Stories

Somerset and Sussex to furlough staff

The announcements follow a day after the ECB announced emergency funding for counties

Stories

Knee injury rules out Matthew Wade’s Somerset stint

Wade was set to be available for Somerset’s first seven Championship fixtures

South Africa v England

Dom Bess happy to play a containing role as he rebuilds confidence

"I'm only 22 so I've got time on my side"

County Cricket

Somerset agree personal terms with Vernon Philander

Philander is set to join the club on a "year-by-year" basis

South Africa v England

Craig Overton, Dom Bess to join England Test squad as cover

Bess and Overton will arrive in South Africa on Saturday

Almanack

Joel Garner: An immense athlete who made the most of his height – Almanack

With his sharp lift and toe-crushing yorkers, the West Indies pace ace found success at Somerset

Stories

Somerset decide not to appeal points deduction for 'poor' pitch

Somerset will begin next season on -12 points in the County Championship