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Ed Smith became President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), marking the start of his year in office on October 1st. He has a special connection with Lord's, having represented Middlesex for 17 years, and also lifted the ICC Men's World Cup trophy.
Ed Smith is the Co-Founder of ISH. This partnership highlights his involvement in supporting sports' current and future leaders.
Ed Smith serves as an author for Business Leader Magazine, where he offers insights on the power of storytelling in the modern business world, emphasizing qualitative aspects over mere process.
Ed Smith was featured in an interview series on the 'A Load of B S' Substack, discussing his perspectives on sport, art, and the science of decision-making as a former England international and prolific writer.
Ed Smith, as the England Chairman of Selectors, shared his views on the increasing importance of sport in a screen-dominated era, reflecting on his role with the England men's team.
Ed Smith is listed as an 'after-dinner cricket speaker' through Cricket Speakers UK, indicating his availability for engagements where he shares his experiences as a former cricketer, author, journalist, and England's National Selector.
Ed Smith is available as a speaker through Chartwell Speakers Bureau, where he is presented as a thoughtful commentator on topics such as goals, leadership, and teamwork, drawing from his background as a former England cricketer.
Ed Smith returned to the Unofficial Partner podcast, where he discussed his experiences and insights as the former National Selector for England cricket and an author.
Edward Thomas Smith was born on July 19, 1977, in Pembury, Kent, England. He attended Yardley Court and Tonbridge School before studying history at Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he earned a double first-class honors degree. During his time at Cambridge, he played for Cambridge University Cricket Club, scoring a century on his first-class debut in 1996 and earning a full blue. His early career was marked by a strong academic foundation alongside his emerging cricket talent.
Smith played first-class cricket for Kent from 1996 to 2004 and Middlesex from 2005 to 2008. A right-handed batsman, he scored 34 centuries in his thirteen-season first-class career. In 2003, he had a particularly successful season for Kent, averaging 72.99, which led to his selection for the England Test team. He played three home Test matches for England against South Africa in 2003, making a debut score of 64. He captained Middlesex for two seasons in 2007 and 2008. His cricket career concluded prematurely in 2008 due to an ankle injury at the age of 31.
Following his retirement from professional cricket, Smith diversified his career, becoming an author, journalist, and commentator. He joined the BBC’s Test Match Special as a commentator in 2013 and served as England’s national selector from 2018 until 2021. During his tenure as national selector, England won the Cricket World Cup in 2019. In June 2024, he was appointed to the Sporting Intelligence department at Derby County Football Club, focusing on player recruitment and performance with AI integration. In October 2025, Smith is set to become President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He is the author of several books, including ‘Playing Hard Ball’ (2003), ‘On and Off the Field’ (2005), which won the Wisden Book of the Year award, ‘What Sport Tells Us About Life’ (2009), ‘Luck: What it Means and Why it Matters’ (2012), and ‘Making Decisions’ (2022).
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