Smith Reflects on Second Team's Summer
Tom Smith, second-team coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, has reflected on the 2025 summer, noting "really good performances" despite "up and down" results.
Five players have advanced to receive maiden professional contracts for 2026, including Will Bennison and Matthew Firbank, who made first-team debuts in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup and earned England Under 19s call-ups.
- Will Bennison
- Matthew Firbank
- Jay Singh
- Owen Smith
- Charlie H Taylor
"It's massive for those lads,"
said Tom Smith, former England Lions all-rounder. Author's summary: Tom Smith reviews summer performance.