Former quick bowler Richardson took over as head coach in 2022 after an 18-year enjoying profession and gained promotion in his first season, however says final yr’s trophy win holds a particular place.
Shedding left-arm spinner Josh Baker, who died in Might 2024 on the age of 20, gave the trophy win further which means.
“Regardless of how lengthy you are in cricket you get a handful of wonderful days that you just wish to actually bear in mind and maintain on to, and that’s one for a lot of causes,” he mentioned.
“Clearly the membership profitable a trophy, but additionally within the reminiscence of Josh as nicely.
“We performed some actually good cricket within the marketing campaign and it culminated in that very big day for us.”
Worcestershire will face a rematch with Hampshire and in addition play 2024 winners Glamorgan in a busy schedule of eight group matches in 18 days.
They are going to be with out Jack Residence for a spell following his damage final week, whereas fellow bowler Adam Finch will signify Manchester Tremendous Giants within the Hundred.
“We have had a whole lot of issues thrown at us on this competitors over the past couple of years, a whole lot of accidents and a whole lot of different issues,” mentioned Richardson.
“Little question we’ll have a whole lot of issues thrown at us once more, however this group are amazingly resilient and stick collectively rather well, so the subsequent three weeks needs to be one thing we actually take pleasure in.”
