The Agony and the Ecstasy: Jamie Smith's Battle to Regain Form Jamie Smith's return to form at Lord's, where he top scored with 61 on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, has been welcomed after a dismal Ashes winter.
However, beneath his impressive knock lies a more nuanced story – one that highlights the pressures and pitfalls of high level cricket.
Smith faced intense scrutiny over the winter following a string of low scores and poor dismissals, which had raised questions about his spot in the side.