IPL 2020: 4 players who might not play the All-Star match

#1 Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Steve Smith has been named the captain of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2020 and he was also in line to be picked in the North-East squad for the IPL All-Star match.

Smith might actually have captained the North-East team as well if he was available. But he is also a regular feature in T20 cricket for Australia and will be playing against the Kiwis from March 24-29.

Smith’s form in the IPL was a little shaky last year which was understandable. While Warner got into his groove straightaway after his ban, it took Smith a little bit of time to find his touch with the bat. However, once he found it, he has been scoring heavily for Australia in all formats of the game.

Smith was the highest run-scorer for the Kangaroos in the recently concluded ODI series against India as well.

Smith could have batted at no. 3 for the North-East XI and could have held the innings together, while the other stroke players could have batted around him. However, he won’t be in action in the much anticipated All-Star match.

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