Cricket news round-up – December 28: Philander confirms Somerset joining, Archer gets a warning

Vernon Philander confirmed reports of joining Somerset. Jofra Archer received a warning at Centurion. The BCB is waiting for government clearance to take a call on Pakistan tour.

Vitality Blast 2019, Durham vs Birmingham Bears, Surrey vs Somerset: Preview, predictions

Two matches of the 2019 Vitality Blast will be played on the 27th. Durham will host Birmingham Bears at Chester-le-Street, while Surrey will host Somerset at The Oval.

Vitality Blast 2019, Middlesex vs Sussex, Somerset vs Glamorgan: Preview, predictions

Two Vitality Blast 2019 fixtures are scheduled for August 24 at Uxbridge and Taunton – Middlesex vs Sussex and Somerset vs Glamorgan.

Vitality Blast 2019, Somerset v Kent: Preview, predictions

Somerset will host Kent in Saturday's only match, at Taunton.

Vitality Blast 2019, Surrey vs Gloucestershire, Derbyshire vs Durham, Birmingham vs Nottinghamshire, Hampshire vs Somerset, Sussex vs Middlesex: Preview, predictions

There will be plenty of changes in both the North and South groups tables on a day filled with T20 action.

Vitality Blast 2019, Leicestershire vs Birmingham Bears, Durham vs Northamptonshire, Kent vs Gloucestershire, Essex vs Somerset: Preview, predictions

August 7 will see four clashes of Vitality Blast 2019

Vitality Blast 2019, Worcestershire vs Leicestershire, Yorkshire vs Warwickshire, Gloucestershire vs Sussex, Middlesex vs Somerset: Preview, predictions

August 4 will feature four Vitality Blast matches, at New Road, Headingley, Bristol, and Richmond.

Vitality Blast 2019, Derbyshire v Yorkshire, Kent v Somerset: Preview, predictions

There are two matches scheduled for the third day of Vitality Blast 2019. From North Group Derbyshire Falcons and Yorkshire Vikings will face each other whereas from South Group (N) it will be a clash between Kent and Somerset.

Vitality Blast 2019, Middlesex v Essex, Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire, Glamorgan v Somerset: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Middlesex, Nottinghamshire, and Glamorgan will host Essex, Worcestershire, and Somerset respectively.

Royal London One-Day Cup Semi-final 2, Nottinghamshire vs Somerset: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Nottinghamshire will host Somerset for the second semi-final of the Royal London One Day Cup, at Trent Bridge, on May 12.