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Tom Banton takes white ball deal at Somerset, halting first-class career

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Tom Banton takes white ball deal at Somerset, halting first-class career
Summary

Tom Banton has signed a white ball contract with Somerset while pausing his first-class cricket career. This decision aims to help him manage the demands of cross-format workloads more effectively. The agreement will allow Banton to focus on limited-overs cricket at Taunton. Details regarding the duration and specifics of the contract were not disclosed.

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  • •Tom Banton pauses first-class cricket with Somerset for a white ball deal.
  • •The move aims to manage his cross-format workload.
  • •Specifics of the contract duration were not disclosed.
  • •Banton will focus on limited-overs formats at Taunton.
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  • 11:15 PMESPNcricinfo — Tom Banton puts first-class career on hold with Somerset
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