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Either Smith or Warner set to join Kohli's team

Written By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 18 Apr 2018 12:45 PM (IST)

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If things fall into place than it will be cricket fans dream come true moment of seeing Smith/Warner and Kohli batting for the same side.

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“So, if they are in the right mental state to play cricket and the ECB will have to allow it to start with, then we’d be mad not to look at some of the world’s best players potentially playing.

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If ECB does give the green signal then Surrey is set to go all out to sign either Smith or Warner as a replacement of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who is not available for the entire season due to a back injury.

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However, de Venuto cleared that he is not sure whether the England and Wales Cricket Board would allow Smith and Warner or not. “I don’t know if they are allowed to play County. I know what it states in their sanctions that they can’t play domestic cricket in Australia.”

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“From an Australian perspective, it is probably important that they play a bit of cricket at some stage,” said Surrey coach and former Australian cricketer Martin de Venuto.

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According to a report in cricket.com.au, Surrey is interested in roping either Smith or Warner for the current season.

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Before all the Royal Challengers Bangalore supporters start licking their lips, it is better to clear that they have no chance of joining the red brigade in IPL. Instead, the duo has high chances of being picked up by English County side Surrey.

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The duo may be seen playing alongside Indian captain Virat Kohli if things go according to plan.

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But if recent reports are to be believed then the tough times are set to end for the top two Australian cricketers.

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Steve Smith was the captain of Rajasthan Royals, which is now being led by Ajinkya Rahane and David Warner was the leader of Sunrisers Hyderabad, now playing under Kane Williamson.

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Situation worsened when BCCI too decided to fall in line with Cricket Australia and ban the duo from this year’s IPL.

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The last month was the toughest for Australian captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner. The duo was banned for a year along with youngster Cameron Bancroft for their involvement in ball tampering during the third Test in Cape Town.