Will Smeed's clarity of thought shines through in decision to focus on white-ball runs

NICK FRIEND: The Somerset batter's decision to sign a white-ball deal aged 21 is intriguing and comes with risk and reward; he deserves admiration though for trusting his instincts and for choosing a direction that he believes will benefit his career

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