Somerset has handed over the T20 captaincy for 2022 to Tom Abell. In which Lewis Gregory has stepped down to focus on his role across all formats.

Lewis Gregory steps down in order to focus on playing roles across all formats.

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Gregory led Somerset to last year’s Vitality Blast final. where he was defeated by Kent. He will be replaced by Abel, who is already the county captain in championship cricket.

Somerset’s head coach, Jason Kerr, praised Lewis, saying that “Lewis has done an outstanding job as Vitality Blast captain.” “His leadership has been exemplary. And he came in a tizzy to lift the trophy last year. Under his leadership, Somerset’s T20 cricket has gone uphill. We have also won a huge number of games and reached the final twice.

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Lewis Gregory stats

All-RounderCareer Batting StatsRight-Handed Batsman-

formatMInnNORunsHSAvgBFSR100s50s4s6s
ODI2021–3201177758.5116100.901103
T20I2019–97145157.541109.80022

Career Bowling StatsRight-Arm Fast Medium Bowler-

FormatMInnBMdnRunsWBBEconAvgSR4W5W
ODI2021–3311419743/445.1024.228.500
T20I2019–9578011721/109.0058.539.000

Tom has proven himself to be an excellent multi-format leader. And he has also done an outstanding job leading the team in first T20 cricket. This appointment will give us stability within the leadership group throughout the game. And It’s a challenge that I know Tom is enjoying.

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“I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead Somerset in T20 cricket as well as the County Championship,” Abel said. “It feels incredibly special.

Tom Abell stats

BatsmanCareer Batting Stats Right-Handed Batsman-

FormatMInnNORunsHSAvgBFSR100s50s4s6s
1st class2014–9416816495813532.61016148.88286858
List A2015–192521163610631.880279.311621
T202019–53481012782933.6887144.10812330

Career Bowling Stats Right-Arm Medium Bowler-

FormatMInnBMdnRunsWBBEconAvgSR4W5W
1st class2014–946127201091566534/393.4529.551.320
List A2015–192523602622/194.3313.018.000
T202019–53860010021/1110.0050.030.000

Career Fielding Stats-

FormatCatchesRun OutsStumpings
1st class2014–6750
List A2015–19740
T202019–3540

“Lewis has been a phenomenal captain and has really taken our T20 cricket to another level. I fully respect his decision, and he will continue to be a huge influence on our team. Ours is last summer’s competition The growth was clearly evident, and I certainly believe we can go a step further in 2022 and give our special members and supporters something to be proud of.”

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