Migael Pretorius back at Somerset in 2026
South African allrounder has played regularly across past two summers in Taunton
ESPNcricinfo staff
10-Nov-2025 • 5 hrs ago
Migael Pretorius claimed 29 wickets in the 2025 Championship • Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
Somerset have confirmed the return of Migael Pretorius as one of their overseas players for 2026. The South African allrounder will available for the full season across formats.
Pretorius has played for Somerset since 2024, making five fifties to go with 58 wickets in 21 appearances. Last season, he featured eight times in the County Championship, as well as both games on Blast Finals Day as Somerset lifted the trophy for the second time in three years.
"From the moment he arrived in 2024, Migael wholeheartedly bought into the culture of the club," Somerset's director of cricket, Andy Hurry, said. "During his two previous spells with the club, he has shown that he has the ability to impact games with the bat, with the ball and in the field, and he will once again add valuable depth and experience to the squad."
Pretorius, 30, has been named in various squads by South Africa but is yet to win an international cap. Overall, he has taken 230 first-class wickets at 27.50, to go with 61 in List A and 100 in T20 cricket.
"I've really enjoyed playing for Somerset over the last two years," Pretorius said. "From day one I was made to feel at home and it's a pretty special place to play. To be part of the team that won the Blast was incredible and hopefully we can emulate and even exceed that success in 2026."