Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Summer Reflection
Tom Smith, second-team coach, reflects on the 2025 summer, noting "really good performances" despite "up and down" results.
Five players have advanced to receive maiden professional contracts for 2026: Will Bennison, Matthew Firbank, Jay Singh, Owen Smith, and Charlie H Taylor.
- Will Bennison and Matthew Firbank made first-team debuts in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup and earned England Under 19s call-ups.
- Both will tour the Caribbean from mid-November to December.
- Jay Singh, Owen Smith, and Charlie H Taylor signed rookie pro terms at Headingley.
"It's massive for those lads,"
said former England Lions all-rounder Tom Smith.
Author's summary: Tom Smith reviews Yorkshire's summer.