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Mark Butcher: Jamie Smith back on track after bleak winter with England

I’m still struggling to get my head around the fact that we’ve had two rounds of County Championship fixtures by mid-April, and a third is underway. At this time of year, you’d still like to be playing practice matches. Ideally overseas!
Jamie Smith made 396 runs for Surrey in the first two rounds of County Championship fixtures

I’m still struggling to get my head around the fact that we’ve had two rounds of County Championship fixtures by mid-April, and a third is underway. At this time of year, you’d still like to be playing practice matches. Ideally overseas!

County Championship performances should always be a factor when it comes to Test selection, but it’s difficult to place too much weight on them at this point in the season when the pitches resemble plasticine, with very little pace and carry.
The England selectors are looking for players with the technical and mental attributes, and necessary skill level, t...

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