Michael Smedley

Michael John Smedley (28 October 1941 – 28 July 2026) was an English first-class cricketer. He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 1960–62. In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut in 1964. Smedley, right-handed, was a specialist middle order batsman. Smedley was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in 1975, which raised £8,500. He assumed the club captaincy in 1975 and held the post for five seasons until his retirement in 1979. Smedley died on 28 July 2026, at the age of 84.