Alfonso Thomas, the former South Africa quick bowler, has signed a new one-year contract with Somerset for 2009.
Thomas is a Kolpak player and has impressed during this season..s Twenty20 Cup with 11 wickets.
"I am delighted to announce that Alfonso will be staying with Somerset next season,. director of cricket, Brian Rose, told the Somerset website. "He has shown himself to be a class act in Twenty20 cricket, He swings the ball and bowls with a lot of intelligence.
"As well as continuing to be a very good player for us, I expect him to have a very positive influence on our younger bowlers."
Tom Smith gets Leicestershire loan spell
Posted on 06/27/2008 in Leicestershire
Tom Smith, the Lancashire allrounder, has joined Leicestershire on a month-long loan spell.
With Lancashire having a full complement of fast bowlers available .. including Andrew Flintoff .. Smith..s first-team chances would have been limited at Old Trafford, so the loan provides him with the chance to getting some competitive cricket.
Smith goes straight into Leicestershire..s squad for their County Championship match against Worcestershire at Grace Road starting on Sunday.
Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson said: "Tom has recently missed seven weeks of cricket due to a thigh injury. This loan spell is a great opportunity for him to get some regular first team experience on his return to action."
The loan agreement allows Smith to be recalled if required by Lancashire.
June 18, 2008
Gloucestershire sign Harris on loan
Posted on 06/18/2008 in Gloucestershire
Andy Harris, the Nottinghamshire quick bowler, has joined Gloucestershire on a loan deal. He hasn't been able to force his way into the first team at Trent Bridge and Jon Lewis, the Gloucestershire captain, was looking to bolster his seam attack.
..At present our results are not going as planned, I feel that our seam bowlers have been under performing and need some more experience to help with the workload of the season," said Lewis. "A fresh face will help to give us some impetuous for the rest of the season.
"Harris is an experienced fast bowler with a good record and knowledge of winning competitions and I hope that he will enjoy his time here at Gloucestershire..
The county are hoping to sign another loan player in the next few days.
June 17, 2008
Butcher out for a month
Posted on 06/17/2008 in Surrey
Mark Butcher, the Surrey captain, is out of action for a month after undergoing knee surgery on Monday. Mark Ramprakash will lead the side in his absence.
"After the operation today, I'll be doing everything in my power to get back as quickly as I can. But the guys will be in good hands under Ramps," Butcher told the Surrey website.
The problem flared up during the Championship match against Somerset at Whitgift school when Butcher required a runner in the second innings.
June 13, 2008
Gidman a wanted man
Posted on 06/13/2008 in Gloucestershire
Alex Gidman is set to decide in the near future whether he will remain with Gloucestershire after his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Warwickshire and Surrey have both made 28-day approaches to speak to Gidman, but Gloucestershire are still trying to persuade him to stay at Bristol.
However, Gidman has hinted that it may be time to move as he tries to push for an England place after appearing for the Lions over the last couple of years. Warwickshire appears to be his favourite option so that he could team up with Allan Donald.
"My bowling has been my biggest weakness and Donald is the kind of guy who could help me," he told the Bristol Evening Post. "I want to give myself the best chance of playing for my country and Ashley Giles has been a big part of the England set up."
Steve Kirby is also attracting interest from Warwickshire who want to strengthen their quick-bowling line-up
June 12, 2008
Middlesex sign Simpson
Posted on 06/12/2008 in Middlesex
John Simpson has signed a professional contract with Middlesex for the remainder of 2008 and 2009. An MCC Young Cricketer, he has turned out for Middlesex 2nd XI this summer, and in previous years has represented Lancashire and Nottinghamshire.
..I..m delighted to have signed for Middlesex but I won..t be getting complacent,. he said. ..I..m still at the bottom of the ladder fighting with lots of others to improve and become a county regular and, hopefully, one day play for England..
June 7, 2008
Saggers denied all ten
Posted on 06/07/2008 in Kent
Martin Saggers, the Kent and former England bowler, was denied the chance to take all 10 wickets in an innings for Kent 2nd XI.
Their match against Yorkshire at Beckenham was abandoned so the Friends Provident Trophy quarter-final between Kent and Somerset could take place, after being moved from Canterbury. Saggers had 9 for 60 when the game was stopped at lunch on the second day after taking four on a shortened first day and another five on the second.
June 4, 2008
Middlesex members move against committee
Posted on 06/04/2008 in Middlesex
One hundred and eighty Middlesex members have signed a petition expressing no confidence in the committee and demanding a special meeting. The county, without silverware in more than a decade, has made a disappointing start to the summer and only their win against Derbyshire on Monday lifted them off the bottom of Division two of the Championship.
The Middlesex committee met on Monday night, and Vinny Coddrington, the CEO, told The Times: ..These members are entitled to their opinion and I think there should be an open forum..
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