Nationality: Jersey
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Date of Birth: 2004-05-20 Age: 20
James Smith, born on 20th May 2004 in the small town of Chesterfield, quickly found his calling with the willow. Even from a young age, anyone at the local club could see he had the makings of a cricketer. His right-handed batting was a blend of precision and flair, each stroke carved with an almost cinematic flourish. By the age of 10, he was already the wunderkind of school competitions, racking up centuries against more seasoned youth bowlers.
The pivotal moment in James’s early career came when he was just 16. Selected to play for the county youth side, he debuted with a fearless 87 against a rival county with an attack that boasted future national team players. This innings didn’t just win the match but also marked him as a prodigy on the radar of professional scouts. His professional debut came at the tender age of 18, and it wasn't long before he was the talk of the domestic circuit.
Over the years, James built an impressive array of achievements. In the County Championship of 2024, he amassed over 1,200 runs, becoming the youngest player at the time to do so. His versatility wasn’t confined to his batting. While primarily celebrated for his aggressive and technically solid batting style, Smith also developed a reputation for his more-than-handy bowling capabilities. Though not often called upon to bowl, James’s right-arm medium pace often provided critical breakthroughs at the tail end of matches.
Certain matches are etched in the annals of his burgeoning career. In one unforgettable encounter against Lancashire, James orchestrated the chase of 320 runs with an unbeaten 142, dismantling the opposition with maturity beyond his years. His fearless approach in this rivalry became a defining dimension of his character, earning him the nickname "The Icebreaker."
James’s style is marked by his on-field composure and off-field humility. Whether driving through covers with elegance or executing a well-disguised slower ball, his understanding of the game sets him apart. A significant moment in his young career was his record-breaking streak in 2025, where he scored centuries in five consecutive matches—a feat that drew admiration from legends of the game.
James Smith remains a beacon of cricket’s future, his every innings eagerly anticipated as the cricket world awaits the next chapter in his story.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 160 | 32 | 8.89 | 89 | 179.78 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-21
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