Steve Smith

Steve Smith returns to cricket in Global T20 Canada League

Question: Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return back to cricket with the Global T20 event organized by which of the following countries?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Ireland
(c) Canada
(d) UAE
Answer: (c) 
Related Facts: 

  • Australia’s former captain Steve Smith will make a return back to cricket through the Global T-20 Canada Program starting June 28, 2018.
  • Global T20 event will be organized by Cricket Canada.
  • 6 teams will participate in this competition.
  • It is known that in March 2018, Steve Smith was suspended for 12 months.
  • This suspension was due to hair tamping in South Africa (ball tampering).
  • Besides, after being convicted in the investigation, ban was also imposed on playing cricket.
  • Cricket Australia allowed them to play domestic tournaments outside of Australia.

Reference:             
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/steve-smith-returns-to-cricket-in-global-t20-canada-league/news-story/afd211daee5e979c86c4021f8f1adda9