Smith has already experienced life in different bubbles, first when the Australian T20 squad toured England and now with the Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), which is being played in the United Arab Emirates. 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. "I'll be honest with you, absolutely no chance," Smith was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. 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. Smith is not the first player to have concerns over players' mental health in bubbles, with England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan also saying players may withdraw from tours if their mental health is at risk.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 01, 2020 11:03 UTC