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# Steve Smith eyeing IPL as part of injury return

Steve Smith

Steve Smith, who injured his elbow during the Bangladesh Premier League, is eyeing the IPL as a pathway to make a comeback before the 2019 World Cup.

Smith's manager Warren Craig, while speaking about the recovery of the batsman, told the Cricket Australia website:

“The intent is that he will play in the IPL (Indian Premier League) and then the World Cup and then the Ashes.”

“Until the brace comes off we don’t know for sure but all current opinion is that he’ll then have about three-and-a-half weeks (before being ready to play)".

Smith, along with David Warner, was banned for one year by Cricket Australia starting March 2018.