Sellsy's Sunday Supplement

Did you know Somerset have a world record holder amongst them, in the form of Arul Suppiah? Back in the summer Arul, in a T20 match against Glamorgan, took six wickets for only five runs. Well Arul, talk us through your over against Kolkata last week!

I believe it went something like this: 1, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5 wides, dot ball (phew!). 30 of his only over, our world record holder got smashed all round Hyderabad, no respect from the Kolkata batsmen, I ask you.

Anyway, it didn’t matter, I expect Somerset were giving them a few runs to make the run chase a bit challenging, which The Set timed to perfection. Ruelof van der Merwe paving the way with a hard hitting 73 of 53 balls, Somerset won with two balls to spare.

Somerset was due to play South Australia on Saturday, but boy did it rain, I was so looking forward to an afternoon watching Somerset in my arm chair. Oh well, one more point, and still in second place in the league table.

A couple of things which was noted, despite the rain: The toss was made; the Aussies won it and decided to field. The TV guy’s interviewed Alfonso, asked him about his team selection, and he said live on Indian TV, that Lewis Gregory has Delhi Belly!! One strange thing which I have never seen before was that on Cricinfo. It said that the match was abandoned with the toss being made; now I have never heard that before.

Somerset’s Nick Compton has been a busy boy while he is not scoring runs in the middle; he has found another niche with a camcorder. Compo’s Clips, as it has been called, has given us supporters a great insight in what goes on behind the scenes at Somerset, and, for me, it has been compulsive viewing.

To view this click on this link: http://www.youtube.com/user/SomersetCricket The latest features Steve ‘Tango’ Kirby in India, which is quite amusing. However the insight into the T20 Finals Day at Edgbaston was compelling to say the least, seeing Kieron Pollard singing the Blackbird song with some bemusement on face is something to look out for. Good work there by Compo.

Going back to Suppiah he really and truly became a member of the 20 club, a club which was formed by the cricketers of Over Stowey. Where, as the name implies, if you get smacked for 20 or more of an over, you automatically become a member of this prestigious club. Many a Stowey cricketer are members, including myself and that was the last time I brought myself on for the last over an innings!

The saddest news I heard this week is that of our Chairman at Over Stowey, Phil Rich, looks like he is going to miss the presentation evening in a few weeks time, due to having a much needed operation on his knee.

So who is going to step into his shoes and do his speech? Now, call me a traditionalist, surely this is where the Vice-Chairman should step up to the plate? So who is the VC of Stowey? Oh no, it’s Sorty! Can someone else do it instead? Please!!!!!!!

So England have decided to rest Jimmy Anderson for their tour of India, but have recalled Kevin Pietersen. Strange decision to rest Jimmy as he is bang in form, however with all that cricket and touring he has done over the past twelve months, they have their reasons.

As for KP, why is he an enigma? Great player, again another player right in form, scoring runs for fun during the summer, England rest him and now he is back on the plane to India.

It is good to see the likes of Jonathan Bairstow, Chris Woakes and Stuart Meaker getting involved with this England squad, and with our Jos Buttler and Nottingham’s Alex Hales joining the party for the T20, it shows that England have a lot of very gifted young talent emerging. Just need to get rid of Ravi Bopara!

With these players and the likes of James Harris, Tom Maynard, James Taylor and Scott Borthwick all being named in the England Performance Programme, following England over the next few years could be quite exciting. Just need Ben Stokes to get fit! I might try to pick the next England squad for the next World Cup, something for next week perhaps?

One final thing, good luck to my cousin Jamie, who is doing a fundraising run over the next week or so; believe its 160 miles in 10 days. Good luck Jim, look forward to you updates!

Anyway, 10.57, time to cool down with a pint, as it’s far too hot for October!