Tom Maynard facts for kids
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Thomas Lloyd Maynard
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| Born | 25 March 1989 Cardiff, Wales |
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| Died | 18 June 2012 (aged 23) Wimbledon, London, England |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Matthew Maynard (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | Glamorgan (squad no. 33) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Surrey (squad no. 55) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC debut | 14 August 2007 Glamorgan v Somerset | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last FC | 6 June 2012 Surrey v Sussex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LA debut | 10 June 2007 Glamorgan v Gloucestershire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last LA | 5 June 2012 Surrey v Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 18 June 2012
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Thomas Lloyd Maynard (born March 25, 1989 – died June 18, 2012) was a talented Welsh professional cricket player. He played for two important teams, Glamorgan and Surrey. He was even chosen to play for the England Lions team. Tom was the son of Matthew Maynard, a famous former England batsman. Many people thought Tom was a very promising young player with a bright future in cricket.
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Tom Maynard's Cricket Journey
Tom Maynard was born in Cardiff, Wales. He went to several schools, including Pentyrch Primary, Radyr Comprehensive School, Millfield School, and Whitchurch High School. He started playing cricket at a young age.
Starting with Glamorgan
Tom began his cricket career with the Glamorgan team. He joined their Under-17s side when he was just 15 years old. By the time he was 16, he was already playing for the Glamorgan 2nd XI. He also played for the Wales Minor Counties team.
Tom made his first big debut for the Glamorgan First XI on June 10, 2007. This was in a Friends Provident Trophy match against the Gloucestershire Gladiators. He scored 71 runs quickly, showing his skill. Glamorgan lost that game, but Tom's performance was noticed.
Soon after, he played his first Twenty20 Cup game on June 24, 2007. His first-class debut happened two months later. This was in a County Championship match against Somerset.
Growing as a Player
After his first games, Tom's batting skills kept getting better. His average scores in first-class cricket and Twenty20 games improved. In List A matches, his average stayed strong. He even scored two centuries (over 100 runs in one game) in List A cricket in 2009 and 2010.
Moving to Surrey
Before the 2011 season, Tom signed a three-year contract with Surrey. This move helped his batting even more. In 2011, he scored over 1,000 runs in first-class matches. He also hit his first three centuries, with his highest score being 141 runs.
He continued to do well in List A and Friends Life t20 matches. In one game, he scored 50 runs in just 28 balls.
Playing for England Lions
Tom's great performances led to him being chosen for the England Lions tour to Bangladesh in 2011–12. He played in several Twenty20 games during this tour. In one of these games, he scored an impressive 68 runs.
In 2012, Tom kept playing well for Surrey. He scored 635 runs in eight first-class matches. He also achieved his highest career score of 143 runs. The day before he passed away, Tom played in a Twenty20 game against Kent Spitfires.
His Legacy
Tom Maynard passed away suddenly on June 18, 2012, at the age of 23. His passing was a sad moment for the cricket world.
His funeral was held on July 4 at Llandaff Cathedral. Over 1,000 people attended, including many famous England cricket players. Hugh Morris, a director for the England team, spoke at the funeral. He said Tom was "one of our most exciting and explosive young batsmen." He believed Tom was "surely destined for the highest honours of the game."
Mark Wallace, the captain of Glamorgan, also shared his memories. He said Tom had "an insatiable appetite for life." He remembered Tom as "the lad who made us laugh more than anyone else I’ve met."
The Tom Maynard Trust
To honor Tom's memory, a charity called the Tom Maynard Trust was created. It was launched on August 21, 2012, during a cricket match between Surrey and Glamorgan. The trust helps young cricketers and other young athletes develop their careers.
During that memorial match, all players wore shirts with Tom's old squad numbers: 33 (from Glamorgan) and 55 (from Surrey). Both of these numbers were later officially retired, meaning no other player on those teams will use them. The number 64, which he wore for the England Lions, was also retired. Before the match, Tom's father, Matthew Maynard, received a special award called a Surrey county cap on behalf of his son.
