Having started his career as a leg spinner and a tail-ender in international cricket, Steve Smith rode on his consistency to become the number one Test batsman in ICC Rankings. He made his debut against Pakistan in 2010 at the 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. It was a disastrous debut for the former Australian skipper as he scored 1 and 12 runs in successive innings, though he was decent with the bowl as he picked up three wickets in second innings while he did not get chance to ball in the first innings. He marked his name in international cricket in 2013 Ashes, where he scored his first Test century at Oval. Despite having an unorthodox batting stance, Smith suddenly started dominating Test cricket as he has the ability to play both fast and spin bowlers. The 2014-2015 series against India was the path-breaking series for the Aussie as he scored four centuries. It was in the same summer when he was appointed as Australia's 45th Test captain in place of injured Michael Clarke. Everything was going right for the right-handed batsman but suddenly life took a U-turn and he got involved in the ball-tampering scandal with his two Australia teammates David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. The scandal, which rocked the cricket world, happened during a Test match against South Africa. Smith and Warner are suspended for One year while the young fast bowler Bancroft is suspended for nine months.
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With an aim on getting back in the Australian side for the World Cup, Smith is expected to raise his game for Royals in the upcoming IPL.
Former captains Steve Smith and David Warner met up with the Australian players and coaching staff ahead of the ODI series against Pakistan in Dubai and opened up on their meeting.
Ponting said there won't be any internal hostility towards the former captain and vice-captain who are expected to be back into the national fold following their 12-month bans in the aftermath of ball tampering incident.
Australia vice-captain Alex Carey feels that the return of Steve Smith, David Warner and Mitchell Starc is very healthy for the team ahead of the World Cup.
Banned duo Smith and Warner have been ruled out despite being eligible to play in the 4th and 5th ODI against Pakistan as their suspension ends on March 28.
The one-year bans handed to Steven Smith and David Warner will end on March 29 and they will be eligible to play at least one ODI against Pakistan in Austrlia's five-match series.
The Australian batsman took to Instagram to post a video of him having a crack in the nets after being out due to an elbow injury which he endured in the Bangladesh Premier League.
The 28-year-old pacer said that none of Shaun Marsh or Usman Khawaja can be universally regarded as senior batsmen while adding that that advice from coaches cannot teach you everything.
Smith sustained the injury during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), following which he had to cut short his association with the T20 tournament.
Paine said that the banned dup have plenty of 'runs in the bank' and once their suspension will come to an end (March 28), the duo will be welcomed back.
Warner will leave the tournament early to have his injury assessed, joining his former skipper Steve Smith in the injured list.
Former Australia captain Steve Smith returned home early from the Bangladesh Premier League to undergo elbow surgery.
Smith featured in just two matches in the BPL T20 tournament for his franchise Comilla Victorians.
It was attributed to batting mainstays David Warner and Steve Smith's one-year ban on ball tampering charges but Gavaskar rejected the assertion.
The Australia skipper was candid enough to acknowledge the top-class show by the Indian bowling attack.
Recent interviews from Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft have heightened tensions within Australian cricket.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said he does not believe the fresh controversy on the ball-tampering scandal will have an impact on the national team.
Darren Lehmann also said that Cameron Bancroft should have approached the support staff when he was asked to tamper the ball.
Former Australia captain Steve Smith said that he is looking to prepare himself for the World Cup in England and Wales next year with a strong show in the IPL and PSL.
Steve Smith was handed a 12-month ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal earlier in the year in Cape Town.
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