New Zealand cricketer (born 1998)
Nathan Gregory Smith (born 15 July 1998) is a New Zealand cricketer .[ 1]
Smith made his first-class debut for Otago on 30 March 2016 in the 2015–16 Plunket Shield .[ 2] Prior to his first-class debut, Smith was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup .[ 3] He made his Twenty20 (T20) debut for Otago on 26 December 2016 in the 2016–17 Super Smash .[ 4] He made his List A debut for Otago on 25 January 2017 in the 2016–17 Ford Trophy .[ 5]
In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Otago for the 2018–19 season.[ 6] In December 2019 he took 5 for 14 off 3.4 overs in Otago's T20 victory over Northern Districts.[ 7] In June 2020, he was offered a contract by Otago ahead of the 2020–21 domestic cricket season.[ 8] [ 9] In November 2020, Smith was named in the New Zealand A cricket team for practice matches against the touring West Indies team .[ 10] [ 11]
Smith has played Hawke Cup cricket for North Otago since 2014.[ 12] In February 2021 he took six wickets when North Otago defeated Nelson by an innings to win the title.[ 13]
In January 2024, Smith signed for Worcestershire County Cricket Club to play for the 2024 English cricket season .[ 14] He took 27 wickets in the County Championship before his spell at the county was cut short following a hamstring injury.[ 15]
Smith made his Test debut against England in Christchurch in November 2024.[ 16]
In December 2024, it was announced he had signed to play for Surrey in the 2025 English season.[ 17] [ 18]
References
^ "Nathan Smith" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 April 2016 .
^ "Plunket Shield, Northern Districts v Otago at Whangarei, Mar 30-Apr 2, 2016" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 1 April 2016 .
^ "NZ appoint Finnie as captain for Under-19 World Cup" . ESPNCricinfo . Retrieved 24 December 2015 .
^ "Super Smash, Otago v Canterbury at Alexandra, Dec 26, 2016" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 26 December 2016 .
^ "The Ford Trophy, Northern Districts v Otago at Whangarei, Jan 25, 2017" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 25 January 2017 .
^ "Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 15 June 2018 .
^ "Northern Districts v Otago 2019-20" . CricketArchive . Retrieved 23 December 2021 .
^ "Daryl Mitchell, Jeet Raval and Finn Allen among major domestic movers in New Zealand" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 15 June 2020 .
^ "Auckland lose Jeet Raval to Northern Districts, Finn Allen to Wellington in domestic contracts" . Stuff . 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020 .
^ "Devon Conway included in New Zealand A squad to face West Indies" . ESPN Cricinfo . Retrieved 12 November 2020 .
^ "Nicholls, Conway & Young to face West Indies in Queenstown" . New Zealand Cricket . Retrieved 12 November 2020 .
^ "Hawke Cup Matches played by Nathan Smith" . CricketArchive . Retrieved 23 December 2021 .
^ "Nelson v North Otago 2020-21" . CricketArchive . Retrieved 23 December 2021 .
^ "NEW ZEALAND CRICKETER NATHAN SMITH JOINS AS OVERSEAS PLAYER" . Worcestershire County Cricket Club . Retrieved 23 October 2024 .
^ "Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson awarded New Zealand central contracts" . ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 23 October 2024 .
^ Muthu, Deivararyan (26 November 2024). "Nathan Smith ready to step up after taking scenic route to Tests" . Cricinfo . Retrieved 30 November 2024 .
^ "Surrey sign New Zealand all-rounder Smith for 2025" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 December 2024 .
^ "Nathan Smith signs for Surrey" . Surrey County Cricket Club. Retrieved 13 December 2024 .
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