Mike Smedley
English cricketer (1941–2026)
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Michael John Smedley (28 October 1941 – 28 July 2026) was an English first-class cricketer. He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 1960–62. In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut in 1964. Smedley, right-handed, was a specialist middle order batsman. Smedley was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in 1975, which raised £8,500. He assumed the club captaincy in 1975 and held the post for five seasons until his retirement in 1979.[1] Smedley died on 28 July 2026, at the age of 84.[2]
Fullname
Michael John Smedley
Born28 October 1941
Maltby, South Yorkshire, England
Maltby, South Yorkshire, England
Died28 July 2026 (aged 84)
BattingRight-handed
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| Full name | Michael John Smedley | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 October 1941 Maltby, South Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 July 2026 (aged 84) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1964–1979 | Nottinghamshire | |||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 22 July 1964 Nottinghamshire v Northants | |||||||||||||||||||||
| LA debut | 21 May 1966 Nottinghamshire v Worcestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricketArchive, 12 February 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
