Tom Abell

Tom Abell
Nationality: England
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1994-03-05 Age: 31

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Thomas Benjamin Abell, commonly known as Tom Abell, is a talented cricket player hailing from England.
Born on March 5th, 1994, in Taunton, Somerset, Abell developed a passion for cricket at a young age and has since become a prominent figure in the sport.

Abell's cricketing journey began while he attended Taunton School, where he showcased his immense talent.
In 2013, he was named the Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year, a well-deserved recognition for his outstanding performances on the field.
During the 2012 season, Abell amassed an impressive 1,156 runs at an average of 193.
His remarkable achievement included seven centuries in just eleven innings, making him a force to be reckoned with.

In the early stages of his professional career, Abell made a memorable first-class debut for Somerset against Warwickshire.
In this game, he fell just five runs short of what would have been a historic century on his Championship debut.
Nonetheless, his innings of 95 showcased his immense talent and determination.
His performance caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity, with umpire Steve O'Shaughnessy considering it the finest first-class debut innings he had ever witnessed.

Abell continued to make strides in his cricketing career, and in 2015, he achieved another significant milestone by scoring his maiden Championship hundred against Hampshire.
During this match, he formed a formidable opening partnership of 272 runs with the legendary Marcus Trescothick, creating an iconic connection between two generations of Somerset cricket.

Although Abell dedicated his time to both academics and cricket, studying French and sports science at Exeter University, his commitment to the sport remained unwavering.
He decided to prioritize his cricket career over a year abroad, fully immersing himself in the game he loved.
In doing so, Abell displayed his determination and focus to succeed in the highly competitive world of professional cricket.

Abell's career truly blossomed in the subsequent years.
He was appointed as Somerset's Championship captain for the 2017 season, making him one of the youngest county captains in the game.
However, his tenure began on a challenging note, with Abell struggling to find batting form and enduring a difficult period.
Despite these setbacks, his resilience and leadership qualities shone through, and he captained Somerset to escape relegation on the final day of the season.

The following years saw Abell's stature in the cricketing world grow exponentially.
In 2019, he led Somerset to victory in the Royal London Cup, which ended the club's 14-year silverware drought.
Additionally, Abell showcased his versatility in the shorter formats of the game, becoming an innovative T20 batter with an array of trick-shots.
His reverse-scoop shot even caught the attention of England international Jos Buttler.

Abell's outstanding performances eventually earned him recognition at the international level.
He became a regular member of the England Lions squad and even captained the team on occasion.
In early 2023, Abell received his first call-up to the England white-ball squad for the tour of Bangladesh, a testament to his hard work and commitment.

Outside of the domestic and international circuit, Abell has also made a name for himself in franchise cricket.
He has participated in various tournaments during the winters, further enhancing his skills and gaining valuable experience.

With a bright future ahead of him, Tom Abell remains a key figure in English cricket.
His determination, leadership qualities, and innovative stroke-play make him a force to be reckoned with on the field.
As he continues to hone his skills and showcase his potential, it is clear that Abell has a bright future ahead in the cricketing world.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	6s	4s
4day	70	121	9	4379	152	36.19	8683	50.43	13	20	11	569
ODI	10	10	0	253	44	25.30	294	86.05	0	0	0	20
T20	110	105	18	2770	101	26.38	2027	136.66	1	16	62	272
FC	1	2	0	34	19	17.00	64	53.13	0	0	0	6
T10	9	9	4	224	59	24.89	112	200.00	0	2	8	27
100-Ball	15	13	4	202	37	15.54	179	112.85	0	0	3	15

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ	Wide	NoBall	4w
4day	36	49	38	1273	374.6	33.50	3.40	0	1	2
ODI	2	2	2	26	6	13.00	4.33	2	0	0
T20	6	6	2	83	7.6	41.50	10.92	1	2	0
FC	1	1	0	10	2	-	5.00	0	0	0
T10	2	2	0	24	2.1	-	11.43	2	0	0
100-Ball	0	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0

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