Somerset re-signs Pretorius for 2027
The South African all-rounder will play for the third consecutive year, joining a squad targeting its first County Championship title.
By Fatima Saleh ·
South African all-rounder Migael Pretorius has agreed to play for Somerset County Cricket Club in the 2027 season. The 31-year-old batsman and bowler will serve as the team's overseas player for the third year in a row. Somerset announced the signing on Thursday, confirming he will be available for all formats of the game during the summer.
The club aims to win the County Championship for the first time in its history. It also seeks to add more trophies in limited-overs competitions. Pretorius first joined the squad in 2024 and returned for the 2025 and 2026 campaigns. Over those three seasons, he has played in 40 matches for the county.
His batting record includes 1,127 runs, with a top score of 95 not out. With the ball, he has taken 106 wickets, including a best performance of five for 64. Pretorius was part of the team that won the Vitality Blast in 2025, a success he hopes to repeat.
Pretorius described the club as a second home for his family. He said he felt welcomed by the group over the last few years. He expressed a desire to repay the confidence shown by the club and its supporters.
"It was incredible to win a trophy in 2025 and hopefully we can do that again in 2027," Pretorius said.
Somerset Director of Cricket Andy Hurry stated that Pretorius became a key component of the squad on and off the field. Hurry noted that the player integrated quickly into the club culture. He said Pretorius has demonstrated the ability to impact matches with both bat and ball across different formats.
Hurry added that the player's quality and experience would be valuable tools for the 2027 season. He said Pretorius would add depth to the squad again.
The contract covers the full duration of the 2027 summer season. Pretorius will be eligible for selection in the County Championship and white-ball competitions.
