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Jeff Richardson, the Somerset coach, says he will do everything within his power to try and persuade Jekon Edness to stay on as captain of the Cup Match champions. The wicketkeeper-batsman dropped a bombshell in the lead up to Somerset’s first victor...

Perhaps no one was more relieved than Joe Bailey to watch Somerset finally put an end to their Wellington Oval drought. Before yesterday Somerset had not beaten St George’s at Wellington Oval since 1981 when Bailey led the West Enders to a famous nin...

Jekon Edness ended his stint as Somerset captain with a bang, hitting the winning boundary to earn the champions a first triumph at Wellington Oval in 34 years. “I knew we only needed four to win but I thought somebody was still out there [on the bou...

Wellington Oval (final day of two): Somerset beat St George’s by eight wickets Jekon Edness got his wish, a first Somerset victory at Wellington Oval in 34 years as he stepped down from the captaincy with a third victory in five years at the helm. ...

OJ Pitcher, the St George’s captain, said his team’s poor shot selection was the reason behind their collective failure to set Somerset a challenging total in Cup Match at Wellington Oval. Pitcher, who was leading the East Enders for the first time, ...

Fifty years ago today a talented 21-year-old left-arm medium pace bowler walked into Wellington Oval and announced himself on the Cup Match stage in a big way. Clarence Parfitt stunned and delighted the crowd — depending which team you supported — as...

Ever wondered which batsman has the best average, or who produced the most impressive bowling display by a colt? How about which batsman hold the record for highest last wicket partnership? Well, our quick guide to the numbers behind the game will he...

Cleveland are awaiting the Eastern Counties Cricket Association’s decision on their appeal hearing which was held on Monday night. No decision was made at the end of the hearing and the Cleveland representatives present were told to expect an announc...

Jekon Edness has extra incentive to go for a victory at Wellington Oval over the next two days, because this will be his last year as Somerset captain. Edness confirmed this week that he will be stepping down after five years at the helm and would d...

During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, a host of talented Caribbean cricketers graced Cup Match. These wonderfully gifted individuals each brought their own unique character, style and skills to the game. They included Colin Blades, Robert Hinds, Tyrone...