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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Reflecting on Smith's innings, his teammate Shane Watson said that it was great watching him play.
Waugh said that the trio needs a chance to redeem themselves, adding that it would be a real challenge for them.
Smith scored 185 runs at an average of 26.4 in seven innings in the CPL.
The India captain played knocks of 23 and 17 even as his side succumbed to 107 and 130 for an innings and 159-run loss at the Lord's.
The Barbados Tridents announced Smith's signing on Wednesday for the August 8-September 16 CPL, a six-team franchise-based Twenty20 league that launched in 2013.
Warner, who stepped down as IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain after the scandal, is confident of taking part in the 12th edition of the league next year before the World Cup.
The tournament in Canada bought together some of the most exciting players in the T20 format.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said Virat Kohli is the world's best current batsman since Australia's Steve Smith is serving a 12-month ban.
When Mohammad Amir was asked about Virat Kohli, he said bowling to the Indian skipper is easier than "fatherhood".
Warner opened up about his relation with Smith after making a return to professional cricket in Canada's Global Twenty20 league.
Meanwhile, Destructive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle echoed Sammy's views and termed the punishment served to the players as "harsh".
Smith, who as captain took responsibility for the cheating, was seen to have let both cricket and Australia down.
The trio are making a steady progress since their suspensions as the former Australian leaders signed up for the Global Canada T20 League which will begin from June 28.
After commentating in the UK, the dashing southpaw will join his banned team-mate Steven Smith at the inaugural season of the Global T20 Canada tournament, starting June 28.
Starc, who leads the Australia bowling unit, said that that it was a stressful time for the players when they returned home from South Africa after the ball-tampering saga.
Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned from playing for Australia by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering scandal.
Steve Smith was among the 10 marquee players in the draft, along with high-profile Twenty20 players including West Indies stars Chris Gayle, Daren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell.
Banned Australian batsman Steve Smith remains to be the number one batsman in the ICC Test Rankings.
Former Australia Captain Steve Smith, who was suspended for 12 months in March for his role in the South African ball-tampering scandal is all set for a comeback in Canadian Twenty20 league.
Along with Smith, former vice-captain Warner and Bancroft have also been provided with the green signal by Cricket Australia to play in local tournaments.
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