Smith to play in the American Major League

Steven Smith was supposed to play in America’s Major League Cricket this year. But due to the busyness of international cricket, the Australian star is not playing there this year. However, even if he cannot play in this season, his chances of playing are not ending. According to the Australian media, Smith intends to play in the 2024 season in this American league.

This year, when the American Major League is supposed to be held, Australia has the Ashes schedule. In this crucial series against England, Smith is unlikely to miss the game. That is why he has withdrawn himself from this season of Major League. Smith has already confirmed his unavailability to Samir Mehta, the co-founder of the tournament.

Smith’s issue has been taken positively by the authorities. In this regard, Mehta said, “We are in regular contact with Smith. He has given us his opinion. He is interested in playing in the American league. He wants to help raise the standard of our league by playing here. He is looking forward to working with us. But due to the schedule of the national team, schedule is going to be changed a little bit.”

Despite announcing that he will not play in the American Major League in 2023, Mehta is not giving up hope of getting him in this event. In this context, he also said, “We understand Smith’s busyness. He is an important member of the Australian team. The matter is on our mind. I don’t know now what Australia’s schedule will be like next year. But we hope to get him this year or next year.”

Meanwhile, Smith is currently busy playing the bilateral series against India. This right-handed batsman is also in good form in recent times. In Test format or short format, he is presenting fountains of runs everywhere. The American League wants to get Smith in such form. But it remains to be seen whether the Australian star can play there by reducing the national team’s busyness.