Dom Bess loaned to Yorkshire after limited Somerset opportunities

The 21-year-old is available for the next four County Championship fixtures after agreeing to move to Headingley for a month

Somerset spinner Dom Bess has joined Yorkshire on a one-month loan for the upcoming batch of County Championship matches.

The 21-year-old did not feature in either of his side's opening two four-day games and played just twice during the One-Day Cup.

Bess only played seven first-class matches during 2018 but forced his way into the England Test side, playing in both games of the series with Pakistan.

Jack Leach's role as first choice spinner at Taunton has seen the youngster's opportunities limited but he will now get the opportunity to prove his worth at Headingley.

"I haven't been getting the cricket that I would like," he said.

"Once I got a general idea of where I was, I asked if I could go on loan. I've been on the loan list for a while and luckily Andrew Gale got in touch through my agent and spoke about an opportunity for a month or so, playing Championship cricket for Yorkshire.

"At the moment it's a chance to get some cricket under my belt. To have this opportunity and for Yorkshire to be able to give me this opportunity, I hope I can repay them.

“It will be a great experience for me to be put into this Yorkshire side and hopefully I can deliver some good performances.

"I've been on a bit of a journey. But to get out there and play First-Class cricket will be brilliant. Whatever side I play for; I want to win. In general, Yorkshire have that attitude, which I love. I want to give both the club and myself the best opportunities."

Yorkshire resume their red-ball season next week at Kent before hosting Hampshire and Essex prior to facing Surrey at Guildford; matches Bess will be available for.

Director of cricket Martyn Moxon added: “When Dom became available, we thought that it would be advantageous for us. It helps the balance of the team as he can bat as well as bowl his off-spin.

“Dom is a highly talented young cricketer who clearly needs to be playing first team cricket. At Somerset, Dom isn’t getting the opportunity with Jack Leach playing, so we feel that it is the right time to loan him.

“Our senior spinner in Josh Poysden hasn’t played any red ball cricket yet this season. James Logan is currently injured, and Karl Carver hasn’t had much opportunity in red ball cricket so far. Given the circumstances, we felt that it would be a good move for us.

“This is for a month initially. There is an opportunity now for the spinners on the staff to play in the Second XI and hopefully put in some good performances to warrant selection before we assess the situation in a month’s time.”