Smith is anticipated to play three video games for Sussex in opposition to Worcestershire (May 4-7), Leicestershire (May 11-14) and a house in opposition to Glamorgan (May 18-22) as part of his preparation for the WTC ultimate from June 7 and the marquee Ashes battle in opposition to England beginning June 16.
Smith mentioned the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival worldwide gamers and he’s desirous to play alongside Pujara, who has been main Sussex this season.
“The day I don’t want to keep getting better and learning is the day I would probably call it quits. I am keen to play with Puj (Pujara) as well. I have played against him a lot, seen him score lot of runs against me. Hopefully we can spend a bit of time together in the middle and learn more about each other.”
How would it not be taking part in with Pujara after which in opposition to the Indian batter in an area of days?
“You are playing for the same team, have seen that for years playing the IPL While you are playing with each other you try as hard as you can have to success as a team and we will take care of their rest later on,” Smith instructed Sussex Cricket web site.
Smith can be up in opposition to Australian teammate and good friend Marnus Labsuschagne when Sussex tackle Glamorgan. The two have already had amusing about it.
“There has been a bit of banter. He thinks he is going to get me out out. We will se what happens. May be he will come into bowl when I come in. I am sure it would be good fun,” Smith mentioned.
“It is nice to be here. I have always wanted to play county cricket and it is going to be my first time which is hard to believe.”
On the Ashes, he added: “It is going to an exciting summer. England have been playing some incredible cricket over the last 12 months, very different from what we have seen before and we have been playing well too.”
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com