James Smith (South Australia cricketer)

James David Smith (born 11 October 1988) is an Australian former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off break bowler, he played first-class cricket for South Australia between 2007 and 2012. He scored a century against Tasmania in late 2009,[1] but did not repeat the feat again at state level. He was released by South Australia at the end of the 2012–13 season.[2] In all, he scored 1,272 runs in 27 first-class matches at an average of 26.50. He also appeared ten times in List A matches, and twice in Twenty20 competitions, making one Big Bash League appearance, for the Adelaide Strikers in late 2012.[3]

James Smith
Personal information
Full name
James David Smith
Born (1988-10-11) 11 October 1988 (age 36)
Murray Bridge, South Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2006/07–2012/13South Australia
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 27 10 2
Runs scored 1,272 159 20
Batting average 26.50 17.66 10.00
100s/50s 1/11 0/1 0/0
Top score 116 68 15
Balls bowled 18 0 6
Wickets 0 1
Bowling average 15.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/15
Catches/stumpings 19/0 8/0 0/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 27 October 2015

He is the older brother of Kelvin Smith, who made his debut for South Australia in the season following James' release.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Sheffield Shield, South Australia v Tasmania at Adelaide, Oct 13–16, 2009". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Lyon leaves Redbacks for NSW". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Player profile: James Smith". ESPNcricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  4. ^ Capel, Andrew (30 October 2013). "Redbacks select teenage batting ace Kelvin Smith for season opener". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 28 October 2015.