The keeper-batter feels limited in Australia but hopes to take the lesson into a new season.
Jamie Smith says his exclusion from this year’s Indian Premier League may be a “blessing in disguise”. After a tough tour of Australia, the young wicketkeeper-batter who has been regarded as one of England’s brightest talents acknowledged that recent performances had revealed weaknesses in his game which need to be corrected.
Australia, a place he struggled to make any significant impact as a 24-year-old Englishman only in his third year on Tour. The experience, however, has provided valuable lessons so early in his international career. Instead of viewing the IPL snub as a setback, Smith sees the break as a rare chance to assess, think and improve without all the immediate pressure of high-profile business.
Speaking honestly and frankly, Smith acknowledged that adjusting to different conditions is one of the biggest challenges that young players face when they step into international cricket. The pace and bounce on Australian pitches, previously unknown to him, put him under a microscope like never before. He admitted that he probably did not live up to his own high expectations.
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