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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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.
Australian legend Mark Waugh has stepped down from the post of national selector after accepting a commentary job offer from the local broadcaster.
Bancroft, who is serving a nine-month ban for his role in the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering row, received 14 votes in his favour, allowing him to feature for his club side Willetton.
Steve Smith and David Warner have been cleared for the grade cricket while they serve the 12-month bans, imposed on them by the Cricket Australia over the recent ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Insisting that Smith was found guilty of negligence and that he was not a "cheat," Taylor said that he wanted to see the latter leading the national side yet again.
Steve Smith, who is serving a 12-month ban following the ball-tampering saga, praised his fans and family for their constant support and said he will look to earn back their trust.
Australia's new head coach Justin Langer has left the door open for the return of Smith, Warner and Bancroft when their bans end.
Clarke said he would not like an Indian Test series victory over Australia to be undermined by talks over his country not being able to field a strong team due to the ban imposed on the trio.
India are set to play four Tests and a limited overs series in Australia starting from last week of November.
Reflecting on the same, Australia's two-time World Cup winning skipper Ponting said that he was taken aback when the news broke out, but added that he is pleased to see the controversy is finally dying down.
Warner, Smith and Bancroft will now serve their suspension period as sanctioned by Cricket Australia after the controversial ball-tampering row.
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