'I see us going to the Ashes and them having a huge part in winning': Australia captain Tim Paine opens door for banned duo Steve Smith and David Warner to return to Test side Australia have played their final Test match before this summer's Ashes Steve Smith and David Warner will be available after the end of their bans Captain Tim Paine is happy to welcome the pair back into the side
By James Dutton For Mailonline
Published: 13:26 GMT, 4 February 2019 | Updated: 13:26 GMT, 4 February 2019
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Tim Paine has dropped the biggest hint yet that Australia will welcome back disgraced duo Steve Smith and David Warner for the Ashes this summer.
Australia have played their final Test before facing England in August, beating Sri Lanka by 366 runs to secure their first series win in over a year.
And Paine, who stepped into the role of captain in the wake of last year's ball-tampering scandal, wants them back in the side.
