IPL 2021 Phase 2: Steve Smith set to return for the remaining matches of IPL 2021 in UAE

Steve Smith is all set to return for the remaining matches of IPL 2021 in UAE. Image Source: Twitter

Xtra Time Web Desk: Ace Australian batsman Steve Smith is set to make a return for the remaining matches in IPL 2021 in UAE. Smith, who had an elbow injury, has recovered fully and will be available for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021 Phase 2. Smith had given the tours of the Caribbean and Bangladesh a miss due to a left elbow injury, which had been troubling him since last year.

The 32-year-old has been recovering well and was seen batting in the nets for an hour at a time at New South Wales’ training and is set to be available for the resumption of the IPL, according to cricket.com.au.

The IPL, which had been suspended in May due to multiple cases of coronavirus in its bio-bubble, has since been rescheduled to complete the remaining games between September 19 and October 15 in the UAE, finishing just two days before the T20 World Cup which has also been relocated to the region from India.

“It seems to be going really well. I know that he’s (Smith) been building up his batting time over the last couple of weeks ? I know that would have been difficult to have a time limit on his net times,” Finch told cricket.com.au on Wednesday.

“From all reports he’s been really strict with that, making sure he doesn’t overdo his elbow so it hinders his rehab,” he added.

Smith was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.2 crore in the auction earlier this year.

“He’s going really well. The last time I spoke to him he wasn’t having any pain batting so that was a real positive. He’s going to be such an important part of our campaign,” Finch said.