Former Australian captain Steve Smith has excluded himself from the next Big Bash League to avoid spending more time in a bio-secure environment Read also – IPL Live Cricket Score 2020 KXIP vs RR , live updates from today’s game 50, Abu Dhabi: Stokes Out; Samson joins Uthappa
Star Australian cricketers including Smith have been in a bio-bubble since August when they visited England before switching to the IPL protected environment in September Also Read – IPL 13: Three defeats don’t make Delhi capitals a bad team, says Ajinkya Rahane
« I’ll be honest with you absolutely no luck, » Smith told News Corp, highlighting the mental strain of players who have been away from home since August. Also Read – IPL 2020: Chris Gayle Becomes First Batsman To Hit 1,000 Six In T20 Cricket
The withdrawals, if any, are in stark contrast to the wishes of the broadcast rights holders Cricket Australia, Seven and Foxtel, who are desperate to get the best international players to participate in the later stages of the league
While clearing his mind, Smith, who is the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, said he made the decision taking into account the damaging effects of the bio-bubbles, which includes staying away of his family longer than expected
« It’s still early with the bubbles We don’t know how long it’s going to last There is some uncertainty there, » Smith said
« It will just be about having open conversations with coaches, GMs, whoever it is, to make sure people keep their heads in a reasonable place
“Then there will obviously be questions about the selection. If someone takes time off because they’ve been in the bubble for a long time and someone comes in and plays well, does they take their place?”
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Smith said a player needs to spend time normally to come out of the mental trauma associated with living in a bio-bubble
« When guys start to find things a little tough mentally just living in the bubble, being able to get out – even if it only takes a few days to be normal it can be of real help These conversations should take place ”, he said
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