Australia's Smith, Warner set for Global T20 Canada

AFP  |  Los Angeles 

Disgraced Australia stars and David Warner, both banned from top-flight international for 12 months, were drafted Sunday for the event starting June 28.

Smith was sacked after the third Test against in March, later accepting a 12-month ban by Australia for his role in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked the sport.

Warner, who was the vice-captain, was also banned for 12 months and was suspended for nine months.

Warner was selected in the third round of the draft by the Winnipeg Hawks, who took West Indies' and South African left-hander in the first and second rounds.

Smith was taken in the second round by the Nationals, where he'll play alongside West Indian star and fellow allrounder Kieron Pollard.

The Canadian tournament will also feature teams representing Edmonton, and Vancouver, along with a side.

It runs from June 28-July 15 at Maple Leafe Club near

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First Published: Mon, June 04 2018. 09:50 IST