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Old 05-25-2018, 07:43 AM   #382
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Q: When is a ban not a ban?

A: When your name is Steve Smith




Steve Smith named as Marquee Player in Canadian T20 tournament


It seems he will be back playing internationally by the end of June



Excerpt from the article from the ABC website


Quote:

Smith was banned by Cricket Australia (CA) for 12 months for his participation in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa and was stripped of the Australian captaincy for two years.

The ban prohibits him from playing at state or national levels, and in Big Bash cricket.

It is understood CA is supportive of the opportunity for Smith to take part in the tournament, according to cricket.com.au.

Full article here




Can just imagine James Sutherland saying to him after the "ban" was dished out to him

Quote:
"Don't worry Steve. Have a nice little holiday then we have you pencilled in for a T20 competition in Canada at the end of June for a couple of weeks after which you can have a nice time in Canada whilst the weather is lovely. Nice little earner too which will tide you over until we can find another T20 tournament for you to have a game or two in.

Enjoy the Rockies, mate"



What a fucking joke!!



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