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Jamie Smith
MIK SABIERS admires a band that delivers short, sharp shocks to the system
As the historic ground prepares for its emotional farewell, even visiting teams like Manchester City are paying tribute to one of English football’s most storied stadiums, writes JAMES NALTON
AFTER a sparkling start to his Test career, Jamie Smith is already sizing up a run at next winter’s Ashes.
Smith was fast-tracked as the team’s new wicketkeeper-batter at the start of the summer, leapfrogging 100-cap veteran Jonny Bairstow and his own Surrey team-mate Ben Foakes, and made an outstanding first impression.
The 24-year-old was reliable with the gloves and striking with the bat, scoring a maiden hundred as well as three half-centuries to average 48.70 after six Tests against the West Indies and Sri Lanka.
