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Thomas Rew
Personal information
Full name
Thomas Henry Sidney Rew
Born (2007-11-29) 29 November 2007 (age 16)
Lambeth
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket Keeper
RelationsJames Rew (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023-Somerset
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 June 2024

' Thomas Henry Sidney Rew (born 29 November 2007) is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset County Cricket Club. He is a right handed batsman and wicket keeper. He is the younger brother of James Rew.

Early life

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He attended King’s College, Taunton.[1] He scored his maiden century in mens cricket when he was just 13 years-old and in 2022, aged 14 years-old, he made his debut for club side Taunton St Andrews in the WEPL Premier One, making an unbeaten 65 from 79 balls.[2]

Career

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A right handed batsman and wicket keeper he joined the academy at Somerset County Cricket Club ahead of the 2023 season.[3]

International career

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In June 2024 he was called up to the England national under-19 cricket team for matches against the touring Sri Lanka U19 side.[4] In September 2024 he was named S England U19 captain for their matches against Ireland U19 and Scotland U19.[5]

Personal life

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He is the younger brother of cricketer James Rew.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "King's College Taunton pupil joins England U19 cricket squad". Somerset County Gazette. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Thomas Rew sets his sights on playing for Somerset". Somerset County Gazette. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ^ https://somersetcountycc.co.uk/news/club-news/meet-the-academy-thomas-rew/
  4. ^ Walsh, Richard (27 June 2024). "International call-up for young Rew against Sri Lanka". Wellington-Weekly. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Taunton 16-year-old Thomas Rew to captain England Under 19s". Somerset County Gazette. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Rocky Flintoff hits match-winning hundred in maiden England U19s innings". Wisden.com. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.