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was impressed by Smith's performances with the bat and ball. Smith's contract with the club was renewed, along with nine other young players who were expected to form the basis of
Lancashire's squad in the future. Smith stated his intent to cement his place in the Lancashire side as an all-rounder,
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Nottinghamshire, and in the process became the first Lancashire player to
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and scored 104 runs from 166 balls, beating his previous highest first-class score of 63. Following this successful innings, Smith was again promoted to open the innings with Kyle Hogg in a one-day match against
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