So. A whole day lost to rain…Lancashire must be gutted as, for the record, are Somerset. I’m sure. Unless we see a case of cricketing dominoes tomorrow, it’s heading inextoriably for a draw. Honours even, Mr Horton. Should be interesting to see how the final day plays out if the good weather around the UK is seen in Lancashire.

* As something of an aside, might I suggest that Somerset take a leaf out of Lancashire’s book with a view to their website. An excellent LCCC effort having their own TV channel to watch the cricket and surely the way to go at Taunton. It wouldn’t stop people going to the cricket but might encourage those that missed out to go along for a day.

Fresh from the first few Championship points of 2008, Somerset will head to Worcester (with their wellies if they’re prudent) and buoyed by the confirmation of new recruits. SA allrounder Zander de Bruyn has been cleared to kick things off in a Somerset shirt and could start against Worcestershire on Sunday - while Alfonso Thomas is due in on Monday and might play against KP and Hants down at the Rose Bowl.