veteran seamer thomas , still recovering from a broken ankle , is not yet fit for selection for somerset 's first lv = county championship fixture at home to durham - and therefore free , with his club 's blessing , to take on a short-term coaching role at delhi - which is great experience , should he wish to move into coaching in the future .
' thomas will continue his rehabilitation in india in the hope of being fit again in time for somerset 's second championship fixture against middlesex at the end of this month .