05-05-2019 07:02 via theguardian.com

Steve Smith and David Warner tipped to return for Australia in World Cup warm-ups

Previously banned duo expected to overcome illnessThree games against New Zealand XI begin on MondayAllrounder Glenn Maxwell is confident former skipper Steve Smith and ex-deputy David Warner will overcome illness and play in Australia’s World Cup warm-up matches against a New Zealand XI in Brisbane.Smith and Warner have been hampered by viruses as they return to the national team since their well-documented 12-month bans. However, Maxwell is tipping the duo to feature in the World Cup squ
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