SOMERSET have welcomed Corey Anderson back to the Cooper Associates County Ground as they prepare for their Vitality Blast campaign.

The New Zealand all-rounder took part in training today (Monday) as the Cidermen build up to Friday evening's derby against Gloucestershire in Taunton.

He immediately showed that he hasn't lost his big hitting abilities - see video below.

Anderson was limited to just four matches in last season's competition, but impressed in his brief time with Somerset and blasted 81 from 45 balls against Surrey on debut at the Kia Oval.

The 27-year-old has now recovered from the back injury which prematurely ended his time in Taunton last year, and featured in three matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year's IPL.

Lewis Gregory, whose future at the club remains uncertain as he considers offers from four other counties, is to lead Somerset in this year's T20 campaign.

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SKIPPER: Lewis Gregory looks on during a T20 training session. Pic: Alex Davidson/SCCC

Friday's match against Gloucestershire is sold out - if you are not lucky enough to have tickets for the derby, you can follow the County Gazette live blog on countygazette.co.uk/sport from 5pm.