Chris Rogers back on Wellington's turf
Chris Rogers returned to Wellington to take centre stage on the ground where he became a hero – but was happy to take a back seat for once last night.
A crowd of around 500 turned up at Orleton Park to see the 2014 Australian Ashes winner back in Shropshire, on a whistle-stop break from his Somerset duties.
Rogers, now 38, returned to hold a question and answer session at the club on Tuesday night and was back at the ground yesterday.
He played a huge part in Wellington winning the Birmingham League in 2003 as their first overseas professional, this time for a T20 game as part of Worcestershire batsman Daryl Mitchell's benefit year.
Rogers hit 10 off just six balls before succumbing to Jack Hepburn, caught by Jack Shantry.
But his quickfire contribution helped the Wellington Legends to successfully chase down their target of 172 to win with 21 balls to spare.
Rogers said: "When I played here it was actually one of the most enjoyable years I've had in the game.
"We were always the underdog but we just had such belief and I think we won seven games in a row to win the title.
"That was a different feeling from anything I've been a part of so that was fantastic, as were the relationships I made here."
Along with Rogers, cousins Kabir and Kadeer Ali and Adam Shantry guested for Wellington, while Adam's brother Jack played for the Rapids.
