Jacobi Robinson will lead Somerset out in Cup Match for the second successive year. Over all this will be his sixth annual classic and he spoke to The Royal Gazette about what it means to take part in Cup Match.

What does it mean to be Captain, especially given the history of the game and its origins?

"It is a special achievement to be the captain of Somerset. Any young cricketer coming up should have aspirations of playing in Cup Match, but the captaincy is something special.

The feeling that is there when you go out and take the toss and being as young as I am, it is truly a dream come true."

Do you think about the history whilst preparing for the game and during the match?

"I do. The thought that sticks out in my mind is the 1996 classic when Somerset won, I actually watched that game, so from that point on is my time of Cup Match.

But talking to previous captain's such as Joe Bailey and John Tucker, they have helped me with vital information from their years and how many games (they) have played out.

These are thing I love and need to know, the fact that someone else has been in the same position I could potentially be in at some point and how they went about it."

What is the strategy of being the visitor and the challenger?

"I think going to St. George's this year will be fun, but we are going to win at any cause. We don't have the Cup, and the aim of the game is to win. We are going to St. George's to win by any means."

How are the grounds different from each other?

"Somerset's atmosphere is different due to the body of the field. You are able to put stands around the whole field, where St. George's only recently did this. I just feel it's better up Somerset because it's closer than up in St. George's due to space."

What is your personal legacy with Cup Match?

"My father, Wayne Richardson, played during the 90s and my uncle Jeff Richardson played alongside him."

If you weren't going to play Cup Match, what would you be doing?

"I would be at the game still and God willing I will be at every match played while I'm here, regardless of what is going on."

Thus far in your career, what is the memory or moment that stands out the most?

"I've been apart of five Cup Matches and my most memorable is my first Cup Match wicket — I got Clay Smith and that was something special."