Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson fights back tears and swigs Guinness in emotional final interview as England player
and Ben Foakes might have given themselves a disconcerting look after watching Jamie Smith look right at home as wicketkeeper at Lord's earlier this month.old guard behind the stumps have been stood down for the Test series against the West Indies with managing director Rob Key a huge fan of Smith.
It was only his love of cricket that stopped him, giving up his football dream at the age of 15 to concentrate on his other talent.But having joined Surrey's development system at the age of nine, it was clear England had a prodigal talent on their hands.In fact, his football skills might have come in handy as a wicketkeeper - he is quick on his feet and his reflexes are astonishing despite being 6ft2.
"It is about imposing myself a bit more and being as positive as I can. It was a mindset shift, not worrying about how someone was trying to get me out.
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