Somerset, a cricket team, has recently announced the signing of New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi on a short-term contract. The leg spinner will be joining the remaining fixtures of the Vitality Blast, and will also be part of Finals Day if Somerset qualifies. He may also be considered for selection in the upcoming LV= Insurance County Championship match against Hampshire.
Ish Sodhi has over 160 caps for New Zealand across all three formats of the game, and has taken more than 220 wickets. His domination in the shortest format of the game, T20, is where he has really shone, with an average of 22.88 and 118 IT20 wickets to his name. In a total of 236 T20 matches, he has taken 262 wickets with an average of 24.40 and his best performance being six for 11.
Due to the recent injuries of senior players such as Peter Siddle, Roelof van der Merwe, and Lewis Gregory, Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry felt it was important to take timely action and quickly identify a player who could add significant value to the team. Ish provides a wealth of T20 experience with over 200 games to date. He is renowned for his control and ability to bamboozle opposition batters. Hurry adds that Ish’s inclusion into their squad will offer international qualities and a wealth of experience to their team.
Ish is excited to be a part of the successful Somerset team who have already qualified for a quarterfinal. He hopes to contribute to the team’s success and give the members and supporters some more success.
In the cricketing world, Ish’s signing is seen as a significant boost to Somerset’s campaign in the Vitality Blast. The team will benefit from his vast experience and expertise in the T20 format, which will be vital for their progression in the tournament. Fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing Sodhi in action for Somerset and are hoping that he can help them clinch the title.
