Rain forces Somerset to ditch Bath

Somerset's CB40 game against Durham, scheduled to take place at The Recreation Ground in Bath on Sunday July 22, has been moved to Taunton because of the continuing adverse weather conditions.

Somerset's chief executive Guy Lavender said: "Sadly the poor weather during the first part of the year has meant that the pitch at Bath isn't going to be ready in time for us to play there on July 22 leaving us with no alternative other than to transfer the fixture back to the County Ground."

"This really is a tremendous disappointment for all of the spectators who come and support Somerset when we play in Bath, for the Bath and Wiltshire Area Committee and Bath Rugby who have all worked hard to put this in place."

"The club is very disappointed because we are keen to play cricket outside of the County Ground and hope the conditions are more favourable in future seasons for games to go ahead at Bath. However the weather has conspired against us this year so it is just not going to be possible."

The club will be contacting ticket purchasers shortly to offer a transfer to the match at Taunton or a full refund. Further details are available on the club's website www.somersetcountycc.co.uk or through their Ticket Office on 0845 337 1875.