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Article: CRICKET: Smith in frame to take on top role.(Sport)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- November 14, 2002
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Byline: Ged Scott
Worcestershire look likely to unveil Ben Smith as their new captain tomorrow morning.
The former Leicestershire vice-captain, whose 'leadership qualities' were significantly praised by Worcestershire's director of cricket, Tom Moody, when he first arrived from Grace Road last autumn, is now hot favourite to take over from the displaced Graeme Hick.
Always thought to have been groomed for the captaincy when he first signed for the club, Smith had a highly successful first season bedding in at New Road, performing well as the ...