Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
Latest News about Tom Banton
26/07/2026
Tom Banton signed a new Somerset contract that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2028 season. The deal means he will focus exclusively on white-ball cricket for Somerset and place his first-class career on hold.
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Bio/Wiki
| Coach/Mentor | Brendon McCullum |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'9" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bromsgrove School |
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| College/University | King's College, Taunton |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Colin Banton |
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| Mother | Jayne Banton |
| Siblings | Jacques Banton |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #98 (England), #98 (Kolkata Knight Riders) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||||
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm off spin |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tombanton/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tom Banton is a cricketer from England who represents the national team. | |
| 2. Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Tom for Rs. 1 crore for the 2020 Indian Premier League, where he played as the opening batsman and wicket-keeper. | |
| 3. Colin Banton, Tom's father, hails from Cape Province, South Africa and has a background in English cricket. | |
| 4. Tom initiated his cricket career at Warwickshire County Cricket Club and participated in different academy teams. | |
| 5. He pursued his education at King’s College, Taunton, focusing on cricket with the mentorship of Phil Lewis. | |
| 6. Tom was enlisted in England's squad for the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2017. | |
| 7. He captained the England Under-19 team at the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. |