Smith could be fighting for his spot long term - and not just because of one disastrous Test in Multan
in Multan, making little impact with the bat and dropping the crucial catch of Salman Agha on day three at the start of an innings that moved the game inexorably in Pakistan’s favour.
Brendon McCullum, England’s coach, confirmed after the defeat in Multan that Smith is scheduled to miss the second and third Tests in Wellington and Hamilton to be at the side of his partner, Kate, for the arrival of their first child. When speaking earlier this month, Smith admitted he would be prepared to lose his place to witness the birth of his son.
The 23-year-old had a superb first summer for Essex after making the move from Kent, scoring four centuries in the County Championship and averaging 65.57 as a specialist batter.
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