I very much still want to play everything – Hundred history-maker Will Smeed

Hundred history-maker Will Smeed says he has “aspirations in all three formats” after making a startling impression on cricket’s white-ball game.

The 20-year-old hit an undefeated 101 off just 50 balls during Birmingham Phoenix’s victory over defending champions Southern Brave at Edgbaston.

Not only was it his maiden century, but he also became the first player from either the men’s or women’s competition to hit a century in The Hundred.

It has inevitably led to speculation surrounding a possible England call-up for Somerset batter Smeed, with Jos Buttler’s team facing seven T20 games in Pakistan next month before the World Cup in Australia.

Smeed, who has agreed a contract to play in the United Arab Emirates-hosted International League T20 early next year, will be back in action for the Phoenix against Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Saturday.

“I still have aspirations in all three formats. I very much still want to play everything,” Smeed said.

“I don’t really think about the game too much when I am away from cricket.

There is no point looking too far ahead and planning for things you have no control over- Will Smeed

“For me, it is just another game of cricket and I am trying to do my job for the team every time I am there. The route that has taken so far is a lot of white-ball cricket.

“There is no point looking too far ahead and planning for things you have no control over. For me, it is just about performances, wherever I am playing.”

Asked about possible England recognition, Smeed added: “I don’t really think about that.

“You can’t control that, it is not in your hands, there is no point thinking about it.

“My mindset is of trying to do my job for the team in every game. If I do that well, then who knows?

“For me, I feel