Australian coach Justin Langer said both Smith and Warner would be part of the leadership group within the World Cup squad.

While Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Warner had a dream return to the IPL, Smith's journey this season can be easily termed as a mixed bag.

David Warner left IPL 2019 as the highest run-getter with 692 runs from 12 games while Steve Smith's captaincy has given Rajasthan the hope of qualifying for the playoffs.

Rajasthan, with 10 points from 12 games, still have a theoretical chance to make it to the playoffs, provided they do not lose any of their remaining two matches.

While serving their bans, Smith and Warner had participated in several T20 competitions, including in Canada and the Caribbean, in their bid to get play time.

Steve Smith will play his last game of this year's IPL against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 30 at the M.Chinnaswamy.

Steve Smith said that Rajasthan Royals will miss the England pair of Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes, who also flew to England after the end of the KKR game.

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Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered five defeats on the trot and one more could virtually end their playoffs chances while Rajasthan Royals will need to win their remaining four to stay in contention mathematically.

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Rajasthan Royals currently have six points from nine games and need to win all their remaining games to stand a chance of making it to the play-offs.

After a string of losses in the ongoing IPL 2019, Rajasthan Royals removed Ajinkya Rahane as the captain and handed the armband to former skipper Steve Smith.

Steve Smith on his return to Rajasthan Royals' captaincy, scored an unbeaten 59 to help them beat Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Jaipur.

Smith, who is back in action after serving a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, has been made the leader of the team once again. The announcement was made ahead of Royals' clash against Mumbai Indians.

Steve Smith and David Warner were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales.

Steve Smith is likely to return to action in the IPL after missing out last year because of the ban imposed on him.

The spotlight will be on Smith when Rajasthan Royals' clash with Punjab on March 25 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Irrespective of Australia's impressive show in India, Matthew Hayden believes that Steve Smith and David Warner are certain to make the World Cup-bound Australia squad.

Steve Smith and David Warner were a part of the recent Bangladesh Premier League but were subsequently ruled out of the tournament due to elbow injuries.

Smith, whose one-year ban ends on March 29 will be available for Rajasthan Royals' first game on March 25 but it will depend on the condition of his elbow.