https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/opener/Recent content in opener on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 19 Apr 2026 13:34:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/james-rew-endorsed-as-englands-next-test-opener-by-somerset-coach/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:34:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/james-rew-endorsed-as-englands-next-test-opener-by-somerset-coach/Somerset head coach Jason Kerr has publicly supported James Rew as a potential opener for England in this summer’s Test series. After England’s heavy 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, changes to the batting lineup appear inevitable, with Rew emerging as a promising candidate for the opening spot. Current openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett struggled significantly in Australia. Crawley has managed just 60 runs across four Championship innings for Kent this summer, while Duckett has scored only 26 in his one appearance for Nottinghamshire.https://somersetdaily.co.uk/james-rew-endorsed-by-somerset-coach-as-future-england-opener/Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:34:45 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/james-rew-endorsed-by-somerset-coach-as-future-england-opener/Somerset head coach Jason Kerr has expressed strong support for James Rew to open the batting for England in the upcoming Test series this summer. Following England’s heavy 4-1 defeat in the Ashes in Australia, changes to the batting line-up seem inevitable, and Rew, the promising Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman, is emerging as a leading candidate to step up. Current openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have struggled significantly in recent matches. Crawley has managed only 60 runs in four County Championship innings for Kent this season, while Duckett has scored just 26 in his single outing for Nottinghamshire.