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Tom Abell stands down as Somerset captain

Change of leadership at Taunton after long-term captain decides to call time on role

Tom Abell stands down as Somerset captain

Posted - 2023-11-29T19:44:45+06:00

Updated - 2023-11-29T19:44:45+06:00

TOM Abell has confirmed he will be step down from the role of club captain at Somerset County Cricket Club with immediate effect.


Tom Abell has resigned as Somerset captain with immediate effect after struggling for form in the 2023 season.

Abell, 29, was appointed Somerset captain ahead of the 2017 season and led the club to victory in the 2019 Royal London Cup as well as three second places in red-ball competitions - a second place in the 2018 and 2019 County Championship and the final the Bob Willis Trophy in the Covid-affected summer of 2020.

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As Tom explains, it's not an easy decision he made.

“I am resigning with a heavy heart,” he said. "As a Somerset boy, it was a huge privilege to captain the club and the experience was incredible. "It wasn't an easy decision but I've given it a lot of thought and believe it's in the best interests of the team and the club club is. Sometimes change can be a good thing and I think now is the right time. My decision is based solely on what I think is best for the future.

“There have been some great times and some difficult times over the last seven seasons. I am so grateful for the support I have received and Andy Hurry and Jason Kerr have been great allies. I had a huge support network behind me, especially my family, and I was lucky enough to be part of some great teams with some great players who helped me stay in the job for so long!

“I didn't have a great season in 2023 and it can be difficult to take the lead when you're not necessarily happy with your performance. This gives me the opportunity to get back to where I need to be, which helps Somerset win cricket matches.”

Abell almost secured international honors earlier this year when he was named in England's white-ball squad for the tour of Bangladesh in March, but was forced to withdraw due to a side injury.

“I didn't have a great season in 2023 and it can be difficult to take the lead when you're not necessarily happy with your performance,” he said. “It gives me the opportunity to get back to where I need to be, which helps Somerset win cricket matches.”

Hurry, Somerset's director of cricket, said Abell had led the club "outstandingly" during his seven seasons in charge.

“Anyone associated with Somerset will agree that he has been an absolute credit to the club both on and off the field,” Hurry said. “His conduct, commitment, leadership and commitment were exemplary during his time in this role and he will forever be etched in the history of the club.”


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