Fantastic to have block of red-ball cricket: Jamie Smith on IPL 2026 snub

England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith, reflecting on going unsold in IPL 2026 auction, said initially he wanted to be part of the tournament. "But in hindsight...it's fantastic to...have a block of red-ball (cricket) behind me," he added. Smith, who had struggled in Ashes series, looks to strengthen his red-ball batting ahead of England-New Zealand Test series in June.