Tom Smith, second-team coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, has been looking back on the 2025 summer, highlighting "really good performances" at second-team level despite "a bit up and down" results.
Smith noted that five players have advanced their games, earning maiden professional contracts with the county ahead of 2026. Will Bennison and Matthew Firbank were the first to receive contracts, making their first-team debuts in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup and earning England Under 19s call-ups.
"It's massive for those lads,"
said former England Lions all-rounder Smith. Author's summary: Smith reviews summer performance.