Before the start of the Norwich Union National League game against Kent at The County Ground on Sunday fast bowler Steffan Jones and all rounder Jason Kerr were awarded their county caps.

Welshman Steffan Jones, aged 27 who joined the staff in 1997 and up to the start of the season had played in 38 first class. During the 4 day CricInfo County Championship match he took his 100th first class wicket. Steffan also has a first class century to his credit – against New Zealand in 1999. Jason Kerr, who hails from Lancashire is also 27 and made his county debut in 1993 . Up until the start of this season he had played in 50 first class matches. Last season he took a hat trick against the West Indies at Taunton, which included the wicket of Brian Lara.

Somerset EXTRAS

Many people have asked about the identity of the twelfth man for the first three days of the Kent 4 day match. Eighteen year old Chris Gange who is in his second year at The Cricket Academy was the player charged with the responsibility. Chris, who is a left handed batsman was born a brought up in Burnham on Sea and plays club cricket for Wembdon, who are based in Bridgwater.

What about all those run outs this season. "Run outs are part of the game. The players need to be cautious and know their limitations," Somerset coach Kevin Shine now, and I'm looking more carefully to see where the batsman at the other end is hitting the ball."

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