Somerset vs Warwickshire, at Taunton, Apr 25 2013 - Cricket Photos

Dougie Brown hailed Warwickshire's "incredible strength of character" as Warwickshire's tenth-wicket pair survived for 21.1 overs to deny Somerset victory at Taunton

At first glance, it may appear Warwickshire are in something of a tight spot in Taunton. At second glance, too. They would have to break a variety of records if they are to overhaul their victory target of 515 in a minimum of 143 overs

There is much talk of players preferring the IPL to first-class or even international cricket but, in Alfonso Thomas, Somerset have a cricketer who has chosen to take the path less travelled.