Thomas Rew has been in the news after scoring the fastest one-day century for England Under-19s. He completed this incredible accomplishment in a game for the ages against India. Rew followed it up with a combustive innings, scoring 131 off 89 balls. His on field performances highlight the immeasurable contributions that he made to world cricket.
Rew made his century off just 73 balls, beating Ben Foakes’ record of 79 balls. His innings largely featured easy on-the-eye stroke play, including a masterclass in picking his area on the leg side against India’s spinners. His powerful pulls and slog sweeps were the highlights of his innings, underscoring his ability to completely take over the bowling attack.
Along with these stunning shots, Rew managed to pull off an innovative reverse sweep that netted him four runs. He flexed his muscle by earmarking his power on one occasion sending leg-spinner Mohammed Enaan sailing over long-on for six in a stunning display of bat speed. Particularly impressive was his assault on seamer RS Ambrish, taking him for 19 runs in one over and punctuating his innings with a series of crisp off-side drives.
Rew’s partnership with Rocky Flintoff was just as remarkable, the pair scoring 123 off 128 balls. This partnership was key in allowing the wicketless bowling attack to set a stable platform for the team’s innings. Although Rew was finally removed in the 40th over, he had made a deep impression on the match with his exciting innings.
This exciting young cricketer joined Somerset’s programme in 2023. He is quickly establishing himself as one of the rising stars in the cricketing world. Speaking of headlines, he’s been front-page news with his outstanding performances. On top of that, he has to share the spotlight with his brother, James Rew, another rising star and a household name in professional cricket. At 21 years old, James is already into double-figures of first-class tons. In 2023, he added the coveted title of the Professional Cricket Association’s men’s young player of the year.
Reflecting on the competitive environment fostered within his family, Thomas Rew remarked, “There is a lot of competition in our family.” Both brothers have a competitive death wish. It is this demanding push that keeps them hungry for more success on the cricket field.
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