Sydney - Australian batsman Steve Smith has ruled out participating in the country's domestic Twenty20 Big Bash League this season, saying that continuing to play in bio-secure bubbles amid the Covid-19 pandemic will take a toll on his mental health.
The Big Bash League is set to start in December and run till February, with Australia's national-team players expected to play for their domestic sides in the latter stages after India's tour of Australia - which will also be played in bio-secure bubbles. "There's an uncertainty there. It's just going to be about having open conversations with coaches, general managers, whoever, to ensure that people are keeping their head space in a reasonable place.
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