IPL 2026: England Stars Tongue and Smith Snub IPL for County

Yo, check it! In a twist that’s wilder than a last-minute three-pointer, England’s Josh Tongue and Jamie Smith are givin’ those IPL contracts the cold shoulder, stickin’ to their county cricket roots. Both went unsold at the mini auction, with Smith at 2 crore and Tongue at 1 crore. Injuries got the drama poppin’, but twelve other English ballers are ready to shine in the IPL. County Championship’s comin’ up quick, so these g’s got some decisions to make.