SOMERSET have confirmed that Lewis Gregory has been re-appointed as captain for the 2023 Vitality Blast.

This is to allow Tom Abell to focus on his responsibilities as Club Captain and skipper of the Club’s red-ball side.

Andy Hurry explained the decision: "Lewis led us to the final of the Blast in 2021 and he also achieved success leading the Trent Rockets in the Hundred Last year.

"There is no doubt that those tactical insights will benefit this group of players even further during this year’s competition."

Following his re-appointment, Lewis said: “It’s an incredible honour to lead this team and it is a responsibility that I love.

"Tommy did an incredible job for us last year and nearly took us all the way, so hopefully we can build on that and give the Somerset Members and supporters something to cheer about come Finals Day this summer."

“We’ve got a really good squad, and although some of them are still young, they’ve already got a lot of experience at the top level. It’s an exciting group and there’s a genuine buzz around the dressing room this year. We can’t wait to get the season started against Hampshire Hawks on Wednesday.”