Jamie Smith Makes History As Youngest England Keeper To Smash Test Century

England’s new sensation Jamie Smith has scripted history with his stellar performance with the bat in the first Test match of the ongoing 3-match Test series against the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Jamie Smith Created History With His Knock

Jamie Smith got the perfect opportunity to represent the England cricket team after the team management decided to move on from Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow following their disappointing performances.

Jamie made his Test debut at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on July 10th against the mighty West Indies cricket. He has impressed one and all with his performance in the 5 innings that he has played so far. He has been receiving praise from all corners of the cricket fraternity for his stellar performances in Test cricket.

All thanks to his brilliant performances, Jamie has managed to cement his place in the playing XI. He played another stunning knock at Old Trafford in Manchester against the Lankan Lions. Jamie Smith played a sensational knock of 111 runs off 148 balls. His knock was laced with 8 fours and 1 six.

However, the highlight of his innings was how he smashed the bowlers all around the ground at will and formed great partnerships during his knock. He formed partnerships with Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, and Matthew Potts.

Meanwhile, as Jamie Smith smashed his maiden century in the match against Sri Lanka, he became the youngest England cricketer in history to register a Test ton at 24 years and 42 days. With this knock, Smith shattered the long-standing record of Les Ames, who scored a hundred aged 24 years and 60 days against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1930.

Here Is The List Of Youngest England Wicketkeeper-batters To Score A Test Century:

Jamie Smith – 24 years & 42 days vs SL (2024)

Les Ames – 24 years & 60 days vs WI (1930)

Les Ames – 24 years & 121 days vs WI (1930)

Alan Knott – 24 years & 330 days vs NZ (1971)

Ollie Pope – 24 years & 333 days vs PAK (2022)

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