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Thomas Rew (cricketer)

Thomas Henry Sidney Rew is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket keeper.

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Thomas Rew
Rew in 2024
Personal information
Full name
Thomas Henry Sidney Rew
Born (2007-11-29) 29 November 2007
Lambeth, London, England
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
RelationsJames Rew (brother)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2025–2026Somerset (squad no. 45)
2026Southern Brave (squad no. 45)
FC debut5 December 2025 England Lions v Australia A
LA debut27 July 2025 PCC XI v Pakistan Shaheens
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 4 12 18
Runs scored 475 352 314
Batting average 67.85 44.00 22.42
100s/50s 2/1 0/2 0/1
Top score 149 82* 57
Catches/stumpings 5/1 7/0 12/1
Medal record
Men's cricket
Representing  England
ICC U19 World Cup
Runner-up 2026 Zimbabwe & Namibia
Source: Cricinfo, 22 July 2026

Thomas Henry Sidney Rew (born 29 November 2007) is an English cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket keeper.1

Domestic career

A right handed batsman and wicket keeper he joined the academy at Somerset County Cricket Club ahead of the 2023 season.2 At the start of the 2025 season he captained the Somerset second-XI.3 In May 2025, he was called into a County Select XI to play Zimbabwe, during their tour of England, in Leicester, scoring an unbeaten 103 from 107 balls in the second innings.45 He signed a short-term professional contract with Somerset in May 2025.6 He made his professional debut for Somerset in the T20 Blast on 30 May 2025 against Surrey.7 In July 2025, he signed a rookie contract with Somerset.8

In November 2025, Rew was signed by the Paarl Royals to play in the SA20.9

In May 2026, he agreed a contract extension with Somerset, tying him into the club until at least the end of the 2028 English county season.1011 On 14 June 2026, Rew made his maiden first-class century, scoring 127 not out in Somerset's second innings of their County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.1213

International career

On 30 June 2025 in a match against India Under-19s at the County Cricket Ground, Northampton, Rew set a new record for the fastest one-day century for England Under-19s, reaching his ton in 73 balls and going on to score 131 from 89 balls.14

In November 2025, Rew played ahead of his brother James in England's Ashes warm-up game against the England Lions.15 A few days later he made his first-class debut when he played for England Lions against Australia A in Brisbane.16

He was named in the England Lions squad for the 2026 50-overs series against South Africa A.17

Personal life

He is the younger brother of cricketer James Rew, who made his debut for Somerset in 2021, when he also was 17.1819

References

References

  1. "Thomas Rew". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  2. "Rew brothers 'dream' of playing together". BBC Sport. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  3. "Somerset Seconds saved by teenage captain Thomas Rew". Somerset County Gazette. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  4. "Somerset prodigy hits rapid hundred against Zimbabwe in tour game". Wisden. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  5. "Josh De Caires to lead County XI as Mark Wood tests coaching credentials". ESPNcricinfo. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
  6. "THOMAS REW SIGNS SHORT-TERM CONTRACT". Somerset County Cricket Club. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  7. "Somerset vs. Surrey". ESPNcricinfo. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  8. "Youngster Rew signs Somerset contract". BBC Sport. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
  9. "England U19 prodigy earns maiden SA20 contract before first-class debut". Wisden. 26 November 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  10. "Teenager Rew extends Somerset deal until 2028". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  11. "New Contract for Thomas". Somerset County Cricket Club. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  12. "Thomas Rew hits maiden ton for dominant Somerset at Notts". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  13. "Teenage batting prodigy scores maiden County Championship hundred in third first-class outing". Wisden. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  14. "Impressive Rew hits England U19s' fastest century". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  15. "Stokes six-for highlights England's first day of pre-Ashes action". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  16. "Eng Lions vs Australia A, Only unofficial Test at Brisbane, ENG Lions Tour, Dec 05 2025". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  17. "England Lions name squad for 50-overs series with South Africa A". ECB. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  18. "James Rew". Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  19. "Rocky Flintoff hits match-winning hundred in maiden England U19s innings". Wisden.com. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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