Steve Smith Takes a Brilliant One-Handed Catch to Announce Australia Return Ahead of 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup | WATCH VIDEO

IPL 2019: Smith is back for Australia and how.

World Cup 2019: Steve Smith has gone from strength to strength ever since he made his return to cricket after serving a 12-month ban for ball tampering. Smith joined the Australian team in their preparation for the World Cup and what a comeback he made. He took a breathtaking catch to announce his return in a big way in an unofficial ODI against New Zealand. The one-handed scorcher sends Tom Latham packing. The incident happened in the 33rd over of the match, when Behrendorff’s slower delivery foxed the southpaw who was early into the shot. It was a top-edge which was taken by Smith, who had to cover about 10 meters to his right and then complete the catch.

Here is the video posted by Cricket Australia. It was captioned, “WHAT A CATCH! Steve Smith has still got it!”

WHAT A CATCH! Steve Smith has still got it! pic.twitter.com/WWM280MEiy

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) May 6, 2019

Meanwhile, Smith has just come back from India where he was a part of the Rajasthan Royals franchise. He amassed 692 runs in 12 games for the Royals, comprising of nine fifties. With Smith and Warner making come back to Australia will make them a formidable unit for the upcoming World Cup.

Earlier in the game, the Kiwis managed to post 215 in 46.1 overs. It was Behrendorff’s three-wickets that pegged back the Blackcaps. Kane Williamson’s absence was felt as Kiwis were ordinary.

There were a few nervous moments but plenty of vintage David Warner stroke play in Brisbane today. FULL INNINGS HIGHLIGHTS HERE https://t.co/wRJpHFDSf9 pic.twitter.com/ZuwxKN83dJ

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) May 6, 2019

Australia won the first of three unofficial one-day matches by one wicket with 10 balls to spare at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. These matches will help Smith and Warner get used to the team atmosphere which is important ahead of the WC.