Dan Kingdom
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· Oct 4
Can you name every player who played for Somerset in 2025?
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Updated for the end of the season are all my general Somerset quizzes: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
He's not even made his first-class debut yet but he's scored a fifty against near enough England's first-choice bowling attack in foreign conditions. Some boy.
55 for 17-year-old Thomas Rew against England in the Ashes warm-up match.....👏👏👏👏
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November 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
He's not even made his first-class debut yet but he's scored a fifty against near enough England's first-choice bowling attack in foreign conditions. Some boy.
Unfortunately the match ended in a no result, but Somerset's Dani Gibson scored 31 off 15 balls on Melbourne Stars debut overnight!
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Unfortunately the match ended in a no result, but Somerset's Dani Gibson scored 31 off 15 balls on Melbourne Stars debut overnight!
A look at the contract situation of Somerset's women
Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
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Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
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November 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A look at the contract situation of Somerset's women
Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
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Last season Somerset had 16 contracted players, excluding 3 England centrally contracted players, 1 overseas player and Ruby Davis who was signed mid-season on a short-term deal
Of those 16, 13 are signed for next season
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It's fixtures month! Not sure if we'll get a split release again but we can probably expect them around the week commencing 24th November.
November 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It's fixtures month! Not sure if we'll get a split release again but we can probably expect them around the week commencing 24th November.
It's bizarre that England women have no more matches this winter, and don't play again until the home summer begins on 10 May next year
It ties in with an issue which partially caused England's struggles at the World Cup - the fact that, prior to the tournament, they...
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It ties in with an issue which partially caused England's struggles at the World Cup - the fact that, prior to the tournament, they...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It's bizarre that England women have no more matches this winter, and don't play again until the home summer begins on 10 May next year
It ties in with an issue which partially caused England's struggles at the World Cup - the fact that, prior to the tournament, they...
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It ties in with an issue which partially caused England's struggles at the World Cup - the fact that, prior to the tournament, they...
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For only the second time in 22 women's global cricket tournaments (WC/T20WC), we will have a final not involving Australia or England
The previous instance was...literally the last women's global tournament, as last year's T20 World Cup final was between NZ and SA
The previous instance was...literally the last women's global tournament, as last year's T20 World Cup final was between NZ and SA
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
For only the second time in 22 women's global cricket tournaments (WC/T20WC), we will have a final not involving Australia or England
The previous instance was...literally the last women's global tournament, as last year's T20 World Cup final was between NZ and SA
The previous instance was...literally the last women's global tournament, as last year's T20 World Cup final was between NZ and SA
Loan signings by men's counties this year (can't guarantee I've picked up every signing but most will be included in these numbers)
We've seen a small decrease in loan signings in recent years
There were 27 in 2023, 24 in 2024 and 23 in 2025
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We've seen a small decrease in loan signings in recent years
There were 27 in 2023, 24 in 2024 and 23 in 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Loan signings by men's counties this year (can't guarantee I've picked up every signing but most will be included in these numbers)
We've seen a small decrease in loan signings in recent years
There were 27 in 2023, 24 in 2024 and 23 in 2025
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We've seen a small decrease in loan signings in recent years
There were 27 in 2023, 24 in 2024 and 23 in 2025
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Also, all three of Somerset's overseas players this season played for the county in a previous season (Henry in 2023, Pretorius and Meredith in 2024). It's been a while since this last happened; usually at least one of Somerset's overseas players each season is new to the club.
Overseas players fielded by men's counties this year (can't guarantee I've picked up every single signing but the vast vast majority will be included in these numbers)
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
October 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Also, all three of Somerset's overseas players this season played for the county in a previous season (Henry in 2023, Pretorius and Meredith in 2024). It's been a while since this last happened; usually at least one of Somerset's overseas players each season is new to the club.
Overseas players fielded by men's counties this year (can't guarantee I've picked up every single signing but the vast vast majority will be included in these numbers)
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
October 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Overseas players fielded by men's counties this year (can't guarantee I've picked up every single signing but the vast vast majority will be included in these numbers)
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
92 in total which is 8 more than 2024 but 1 fewer than 2023
Hampshire had 9 which may be an all-time record
Men's county cricketers who have been released this year (and the county they were released by):
Tom Bevan (Gla)
Josh Boyden (Lan)
Joseph Eckland (Ham)
Bertie Foreman (Sus)
Freddie Heldreich (Nor)
Tom Hinley (Wor)
Ari Karvelas (Sus)
Sam King (Not)
Archie Lenham (Sus)
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Tom Bevan (Gla)
Josh Boyden (Lan)
Joseph Eckland (Ham)
Bertie Foreman (Sus)
Freddie Heldreich (Nor)
Tom Hinley (Wor)
Ari Karvelas (Sus)
Sam King (Not)
Archie Lenham (Sus)
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October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Men's county cricketers who have been released this year (and the county they were released by):
Tom Bevan (Gla)
Josh Boyden (Lan)
Joseph Eckland (Ham)
Bertie Foreman (Sus)
Freddie Heldreich (Nor)
Tom Hinley (Wor)
Ari Karvelas (Sus)
Sam King (Not)
Archie Lenham (Sus)
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Tom Bevan (Gla)
Josh Boyden (Lan)
Joseph Eckland (Ham)
Bertie Foreman (Sus)
Freddie Heldreich (Nor)
Tom Hinley (Wor)
Ari Karvelas (Sus)
Sam King (Not)
Archie Lenham (Sus)
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Thread of men’s county cricketers who appear to be out of contract
Caveats apply - all info is from what's available on the internet. Many players probably have agreed new contracts with no public announcement (yet). Most will stay at their current county.
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Caveats apply - all info is from what's available on the internet. Many players probably have agreed new contracts with no public announcement (yet). Most will stay at their current county.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Thread of men’s county cricketers who appear to be out of contract
Caveats apply - all info is from what's available on the internet. Many players probably have agreed new contracts with no public announcement (yet). Most will stay at their current county.
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Caveats apply - all info is from what's available on the internet. Many players probably have agreed new contracts with no public announcement (yet). Most will stay at their current county.
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October is one of Sri Lanka's rainiest months and that's now 4 no results (and another match severely reduced) in 9 World Cup matches in Colombo so far
All the matches there involve Sri Lanka or Pakistan, so it disproportionately affects them
Congrats everyone, great scheduling
All the matches there involve Sri Lanka or Pakistan, so it disproportionately affects them
Congrats everyone, great scheduling
October 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
October is one of Sri Lanka's rainiest months and that's now 4 no results (and another match severely reduced) in 9 World Cup matches in Colombo so far
All the matches there involve Sri Lanka or Pakistan, so it disproportionately affects them
Congrats everyone, great scheduling
All the matches there involve Sri Lanka or Pakistan, so it disproportionately affects them
Congrats everyone, great scheduling
Somerset's Charlie Dean to the rescue again is it?
October 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Somerset's Charlie Dean to the rescue again is it?
Will Smeed's a 2-time Blast winner, but that pales into insignificance after winning the Canada Super 60 with Brampton Blitz
He hit 63* off 21 as he helped mow down 149 in the semi: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He scored 7 in a small chase in the final: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He hit 63* off 21 as he helped mow down 149 in the semi: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He scored 7 in a small chase in the final: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Will Smeed's a 2-time Blast winner, but that pales into insignificance after winning the Canada Super 60 with Brampton Blitz
He hit 63* off 21 as he helped mow down 149 in the semi: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He scored 7 in a small chase in the final: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He hit 63* off 21 as he helped mow down 149 in the semi: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
He scored 7 in a small chase in the final: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
More runs for Will Smeed yesterday, his 71* off 26, with 1 four and 10 sixes, leading Brampton Blitz to victory in the Canada Super 60
Am sure he's been dreaming of this moment since he was a child
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Am sure he's been dreaming of this moment since he was a child
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
BRB vs WRW Cricket Scorecard, 8th Match at Vancouver, October 10, 2025
Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get Brampton Blitz vs White Rock Warriors 8th Match, cricket scorecard, Canada Super 60 2025/26 dated October 10, 2025.
www.espncricinfo.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
More runs for Will Smeed yesterday, his 71* off 26, with 1 four and 10 sixes, leading Brampton Blitz to victory in the Canada Super 60
Am sure he's been dreaming of this moment since he was a child
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Am sure he's been dreaming of this moment since he was a child
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Will Smeed yesterday opened his account for "Brampton Blitz" with 24 off 7 in the "Canada Super 60"
Former Somerset players Roelof van der Merwe and Piyush Chawla (!) are also on Smeed's team
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Former Somerset players Roelof van der Merwe and Piyush Chawla (!) are also on Smeed's team
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Will Smeed yesterday opened his account for "Brampton Blitz" with 24 off 7 in the "Canada Super 60"
Former Somerset players Roelof van der Merwe and Piyush Chawla (!) are also on Smeed's team
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Former Somerset players Roelof van der Merwe and Piyush Chawla (!) are also on Smeed's team
Scorecard: www.espncricinfo.com/series/canad...
Somerset to the rescue
October 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Somerset to the rescue
Updated for the end of the season are all my general Somerset quizzes: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
Can you name every player who played for Somerset in 2025?
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Updated for the end of the season are all my general Somerset quizzes: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
Previous squad quizzes are here: www.sporcle.com/playlists/da...
Western Storm KSL players: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women's Test host cities: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Enjoy!
Can you name every player who played for Somerset in 2025?
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
October 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Can you name every player who played for Somerset in 2025?
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Men: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Women: www.sporcle.com/games/danthe...
Absolutely remarkable from England
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Absolutely remarkable from England
Percentage of wickets that fell to spin in County Championship (and Bob Willis Trophy) matches at Taunton
2016: 47%
2017: 56%
2018: 27%
2019: 34%
2020: 6%
2021: 8%
2022: 15%
2023: 18%
2024: 36%
2025: 48%
2016: 47%
2017: 56%
2018: 27%
2019: 34%
2020: 6%
2021: 8%
2022: 15%
2023: 18%
2024: 36%
2025: 48%
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Percentage of wickets that fell to spin in County Championship (and Bob Willis Trophy) matches at Taunton
2016: 47%
2017: 56%
2018: 27%
2019: 34%
2020: 6%
2021: 8%
2022: 15%
2023: 18%
2024: 36%
2025: 48%
2016: 47%
2017: 56%
2018: 27%
2019: 34%
2020: 6%
2021: 8%
2022: 15%
2023: 18%
2024: 36%
2025: 48%
Think Josh Shaw will be a good signing for Somerset's T20 and 50 over sides. His recent record in those formats is decent and, while they'll both be at the club for at least a season, he'll probably take over Jake Ball's role as a dependable senior bowler
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September 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Think Josh Shaw will be a good signing for Somerset's T20 and 50 over sides. His recent record in those formats is decent and, while they'll both be at the club for at least a season, he'll probably take over Jake Ball's role as a dependable senior bowler
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Overall, a fantastic season for Somerset
Winners of the Blast, 3rd in the County Championship and semi-finalists in the One-Day Cup
A lot of counties would kill to be that strong across all three competitions
We had 25 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws
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Winners of the Blast, 3rd in the County Championship and semi-finalists in the One-Day Cup
A lot of counties would kill to be that strong across all three competitions
We had 25 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws
1/11
September 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Overall, a fantastic season for Somerset
Winners of the Blast, 3rd in the County Championship and semi-finalists in the One-Day Cup
A lot of counties would kill to be that strong across all three competitions
We had 25 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws
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Winners of the Blast, 3rd in the County Championship and semi-finalists in the One-Day Cup
A lot of counties would kill to be that strong across all three competitions
We had 25 wins, 9 losses and 7 draws
1/11
Partly due to England commitments and injuries, but Shoaib Bashir did not play a match for Somerset in any format this year
September 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Partly due to England commitments and injuries, but Shoaib Bashir did not play a match for Somerset in any format this year
Kent this year finished bottom of the County Championship for the first time since 1995
September 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Kent this year finished bottom of the County Championship for the first time since 1995