Happy Birthday Will Smeed: 7 facts about England's cricket prodigy
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Debut in Vitality Blast:
Will Smeed announced himself as a promising young batsman when he made his debut in professional cricket for Somerset in the 2020 Vitality Blast.
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Academy Product
Smeed was recognized as a talent to watch during his time in Somerset's academy, where he honed his cricketing skills.
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King's College Taunton:
Smeed attended King's College Taunton, where he shared the same boarding house with Tom Banton, another talented cricketer.
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England Lions Debut
Smeed made his debut for England Lions, and showcased his batting prowess by scoring 90 runs off 56 balls in a match against the touring South African team.
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Century in The Hundred (2022)
Smeed achieved a significant milestone by hitting the Hundred's first-ever century in 2022. He accomplished this feat against the defending champions, Southern Brave, at Edgbaston.
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Success in The Hundred
Smeed's strong performances in the Hundred earned him a contract as an injury replacement for Birmingham Phoenix and made the cricket world notice this young talent.
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White-Ball-Only Contract:
In November 2022, Will Smeed made a groundbreaking decision by signing a white-ball-only contract with Somerset, effectively ending his aspirations to play first-class cricket.