Tom Banton

Cricketer

British Chiltern, Buckinghamshire

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth11/11/1998
Age27 years
BirthplaceChiltern, Buckinghamshire

Latest News about Tom Banton

2026

Tom Banton agreed a contract extension with Somerset, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026 season. The extension was reported by the BBC and confirmed his continued role in Somerset’s white-ball plans.

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Bio/Wiki

Coach/MentorBrendon McCullum

Physical Stats & More

Height5'9"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBromsgrove School
College/UniversityKing's College, Taunton

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherColin Banton
MotherJayne Banton
SiblingsJacques Banton

Career

International Debut
ODIAgainst South Africa at Cape Town on 4 February 2020
TestYet to make
T20Against New Zealand at Nelson on 5 November 2019
Jersey Number#98 (England), #98 (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Domestic/State Team
  • England
  • Brisbane Heat
  • Dubai Qalandars
  • England Under-19s
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Peshawar Zalmi
  • Somerset 2nd XI
  • Warwickshire 2nd XI
  • Warwickshire Under-14s
  • Warwickshire Under-15s
  • Warwickshire Under-17s
  • Somerset
  • Welsh Fire
  • Gujarat Titans
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • PCA Young Player of the Year at 50th NatWest PCA Awards in 2019
  • Somerset’s White Ball Player of the Year 2019
  • Writers Club Young Cricketer of the Year 2019
  • Highest individual first-class score by a Somerset player (371) against Worcestershire in the 2025 County Championship
Bowling StyleRight-arm off spin

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.
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