Somerset County Cricket Club have decided to switch the three-day friendly match against Cardiff UCCE which starts on Saturday April 13th to Millfield School at Street.

One of the main reasons behind the fixture switch is that the that the whole squad can travel to the match at Millfield School and those who are not selected to play can enjoy the excellent outdoor and indoor practice facilities that the school possesses.

Meanwhile back at The County Ground in Taunton, Somerset Head Groundsman Phil Frost told me: "It's all looking good for the start of the new season, and we are just waiting to kick off with our preparations. The grass is a bit dormant, especially on the table where it is a different colour.

"We have sprayed for diseases and will start to work on the ground in mid-February."

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