Will Smith is an opening batsman who has previously captained Durham UCCE and British Universities. He scored 156 for Durham UCCE against a full strength Somerset attack in 2005 and forced his way into Nottinghamshire's Twenty20 side that summer. Promising performances earnt him a place in the final three games of Nottinghamshire's County Championship winning campaign. He underwent double hernia and shoulder operations in the 2005-06 close season but returned strong and in 2006 scored his maiden Championship hundred against Middlesex. There were more more than a few raised eyebrows when he left Trent Bridge at the end of 2006 but said he wanted to return to the North East.
Sam Collins

• Smith confirmed as Durham captain (Nov 14, 2008)
  
• Benkenstein ready to move aside (Sep 30, 2008)
  
• Di Venuto and Smith help rekindle Durham's dream (Sep 25, 2008)
  
• Hodd impresses but Yorkshire hit back (Sep 3, 2008)
  
• Broad answers England omission (Jul 30, 2008)
  

View the full list of 20 related articles

Sep 25, 2008 Will Smith pulls during his 81 to put Durham ahead © Getty Images

Jul 22, 2008 Will Smith launches another four © Getty Images

Jul 18, 2008 Will Smith sweeps on his way to his maiden double hundred © PA Photos

View the full list of 13 related images