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
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/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. |