The Rajasthan Royals team management announced his arrival on Twitter by posting a welcome tweet for him.
Australian batsman Steve Smith has landed in India for the 2019 edition of the IPL. The former Australian captain will be seeking redemption after he was banned from international cricket for a year after being involved in a ball-tampering incident.
The Rajasthan Royals team management announced his arrival on Twitter by posting a welcome tweet for him.
The picture you all have been waiting to see for so long! @stevesmith49 is back ????
David Warmer, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were involved in ball tampering during _____ (Which test match, against who). The incident was dubbed as Sandpapergate.
Steve Smith and David Warner were handed a one-year ban from Cricket Australia and Cameron Bancroft was given a nine-month ban. A good performance from Smith will help him gain confidence before the 2019 World Cup.
Steve Smith also posted a video on his twitter handle where he says that he is thrilled to be back in Jaipur for the 2019 edition of the IPL and is looking forward to this year’s IPL.
A special Royal has a special message for you all! ????????
Steve Smith had led the Rising Pune Supergiants to the finals during the 2017 edition of the IPL. He was then picked by Rajasthan Royals in 2018, but could not don the colours due to the ball-tampering ban.
Before arriving for the IPL, Australia’s coach Justin Langer had invited Steve Smith and David Warner to gel with the Australian team in UAE. Australia will be taking on Pakistan in a five-match ODI series which will begin from 22nd March 2019.
