Disgraced Australia stars Steve Smith and David Warner return to English soil after ball-tampering scandal in World Cup warm-up clash with West Indies Steve Smith and David Warner are back following the ball-tampering scandal The Australia stars made a low-key return to English soil against the West Indies They are braced for a rough ride from fans but had a gentle reintroduction
By Rory Dollard, Press Association Sport
Published: 15:04 BST, 22 May 2019 | Updated: 15:14 BST, 22 May 2019
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Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner made a low-key return to English soil on Wednesday, as the West Indies posted 229 in the first World Cup warm-up.
The pair, back on international duty after serving one-year bans for their part in the ball-tampering scandal, are expecting a rough ride from fans this summer but had a gentle reintroduction at the Ageas Bowl's Nursery Ground.
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