In a tonic for the third edition of the American T20 competition, 35-year-old Smith is set to play two games for Washington Freedom - the franchise he captained to last year\u2019s title.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
There had been uncertainty over Smith\u2019s status in this season\u2019s MLC, which runs from June 12-July 13, due to Australia\u2019s tight Test schedule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will play South Africa in the WTC final from June 11-15 at Lord\u2019s followed by three Tests and five T20Is on the Caribbean tour. The first Test in Barbados starts on June 25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He is likely to be available for Washington\u2019s games against the LA Knight Riders in Oakland on June 17 and MI New York in Dallas on June 21.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to have Steve Smith again with us this season, albeit only for probably two matches,\u201d Freedom general manager Michael Klinger told me. \"That continuity is really important for us. He was a fantastic leader for us last year, a big reason why we won.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHopefully he will be part of the Washington Freedom setup for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith joins a formidable Washington Freedom squad which has head coach Ricky Ponting at the helm. He will be joined by Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, Alongside Kiwis duo of Rachin Ravindra and Lockie Ferguson.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHopefully he will be part of the Washington Freedom setup for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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