Vic's ReMarks: Somerset’s carefully crafted pre-season’s plans have been obliterated
09.03.26, 14:26 Updated 15.03.26, 20:14 4 Minute Read
Vic Marks
In the first of a regular series of columns, Somerset legend Vic Marks looks back on pre-season preparations of years gone by.
Somerset’s carefully crafted pre-season’s plans have been obliterated and the same applies for many of the counties. Recently the Middle East has become a popular destination for our county cricketers to prepare for the new season with the promise of sunshine, fine facilities and grass pitches.
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Vic Marks Vic needs little introduction to Somerset fans. An off-spinning all-rounder who made 40 England appearances, Vic took north of 950 wickets for the county. After retiring, Vic became one of the country's preeminent cricket journalists. He is a Test Match Special regular and was previously the Guardian's cricket correspondent.