Michael John Smedley (born 28 October 1941) is an English former first-class cricketer. He began his career with Yorkshire and played for the Second XI 1960âÂÂ62. In 1963, he joined Nottinghamshire and made his first-class debut in 1964. Smedley, right-handed, was a specialist middle order batsman. He was awarded his county cap in 1966 and had his benefit season in 1975, which raised ã8,500. He assumed the club captaincy in 1975 and held the post for five seasons until his retirement in 1979.