SOUTH African all-rounder Migael Pretorius will be returning to Somerset’s Cooper Associates County Ground for the 2027 season and will be available for selection across all formats for the duration of the summer.

The 31-year-old first joined Somerset during the summer of 2024 and returned to Taunton for the 2025 and 2026 campaigns.

To date, Migael has featured in 40 matches for Somerset, scoring 1127 runs with a top score of 95 not out. He has also taken 106 wickets with a best of five for 64.

Migael said: “I love playing for Somerset. I couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome over the last few years and it’s great to be a part of this special group.

“Somerset has become a second home for my family and I’m looking forward to repaying the faith that the club and the supporters have shown in me.

“It was incredible to win a trophy in 2025 and hopefully we can do that again in 2027.”

Somerset Director of Cricket Andy Hurry added: “Over the last few years, Migael has become a key component of this squad, both on and off the field. He instantly bought into the club culture and has demonstrated on a number of occasions across the formats that he can positively impact matches for us with the ball and the bat.

“His quality and experience will be valuable tools for us in 2027, and he will once again add depth and quality to our squads.”

Meanwhile Somerset CCC have been named as a finalist in two categories at the annual ECB Business of Cricket Awards.

The Business of Cricket Awards recognise and reward First Class Counties and MCC personnel who work tirelessly to show influence, insight, and innovation, taking the experience of cricket for its fans beyond expected standards.

Somerset CCC have been named as finalists in the following categories - Sponsorship of the Year, and Best Development /New Facility (Under £500k). This year’s awards ceremony will be held at the Kia Oval.

While there may not be any cricketing action out on the pitch, the main office at the ground which is housed in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion is a hive of activity.

Staff are busy dealing with membership and hospitality sales for next season, in addition to which they are also helping to market the following events.

The Imposters Immersive Dining Experience that is taking place on 26th February, the South West Darts Showdown scheduled to take place on 9th April and the concert by Simply Red on Sunday 22nd August.

Members are reminded that the Extraordinary General Meeting regarding the election of a new chair for the club is taking place in the Colin Atkinson Pavilion on Wednesdayh, November 18, starting at 7pm.

The SCCC Members Christmas Party Carvery will be taking place on Wednesday, 9th December.

Further details regarding all of these events are available by logging onto www.somersetcountycc.co.uk

The 2026 season may only just have ended but the fixtures for the 2027 campaign will be announced later this month, enabling those who like to arrange their holidays around Somerset matches.

Will 2027 be that season when the Championship trophy at last finds a home at Taunton and the champions pennant will fly proudly from the flag pole on the Andy Caddick Pavilion - here’s hoping!