Exodus of Notable Members from Somerset Cricket Club
Somerset Cricket Club Bids Farewell to Three Key Players
Somerset Cricket Club has announced the departures of all-rounders Josh Davey, Ben Green, and fast bowler Kasey Aldridge at the end of the current season. The players, who have been integral members of the team, have been offered contract extensions but have chosen to pursue opportunities at other clubs for increased playing time.
Josh Davey, an international player for Scotland, joined Somerset from Middlesex in 2014 and has participated in 159 matches across all formats, accumulating 1,906 runs and taking 317 wickets. Davey's contributions to Somerset have been significant, particularly in helping secure the One-Day Cup in 2019.
Kasey Aldridge, who joined Somerset at the age of 17, has made 32 first-class appearances, highlighting his potential and growth within the team. Ben Green has been an effective contributor in T20 matches, taking 99 wickets and scoring 770 runs during his time with Somerset.
The players' departure from Somerset will occur at the conclusion of the current season. While the specific new counties for Josh Davey and Kasey Aldridge have not been explicitly mentioned in the available sources, Ben Green is confirmed to join Leicestershire on loan until May 26, 2025.
Green and Aldridge have gained additional experience through their loan spells at Leicestershire and Durham, respectively. During this season, Ben Green played for Leicestershire on loan, and Kasey Aldridge played for Durham on loan.
Andy Hurry, the Director of Cricket at Somerset, appreciated the departing players' contributions to the club's success. "We respect their decision to seek more playing time elsewhere. They have been important members of our team over the years and have played a significant role in our success. We wish them well for the future," said Hurry.
The athletes were part of the Sussex team that won the T20 Blast title in 2023, but this fact has already been mentioned earlier in the article. Each of the departing players has secured winner's medals with Somerset.
The players' decision to leave Somerset is not uncommon in professional sports, as athletes often seek to maximise their playing time and opportunities. The departures are motivated by the players seeking greater playing chances, with at least Ben Green moving to Leicestershire, while the new clubs for Josh Davey and Kasey Aldridge remain unspecified publicly as of the latest updates.
The players' departure from Somerset signifies a shift in their sports careers, as they seek increased playing time at other clubs. Josh Davey, Kasey Aldridge, and Ben Green have been integral members of the Somerset Cricket Club, contributing significantly to the team's success, including winning the One-Day Cup in 2019 for Davey and securing winner's medals for each player.
