Steve Smith and David Warner's visit of the Australian team in Dubai last month gave coach Justin Langer all the confidence he needed that the pair will fit seamlessly back into the World Cup side. Smith and Warner will officially return to an Australian camp on May 2 in Brisbane when World Cup preparations begin, more than 13 months after the ball- tampering scandal. READ MORE: Smith, Warner in WC squad"We had some big talks about the values and the direction we're going in," Langer told SEN Breakfast on Tuesday. GETTY IMAGES Steve Smith is back in the Australian side a year on from the ball-tampering scandal. Meanwhile Langer was also confident on the fitness of Jhye Richardson, who dislocated his shoulder last month but is on track to play in the World Cup after being selected.

Source: Stuff April 16, 2019 01:18 UTC