Cricket Australia has orchestrated the'perfect opportunity'for the exiled pair's return to the national set-up and coach Justin Langer can't hide his excitement.
Ruling out any possibility of a return to coaching in the international arena,Darren Lehmann is back where it all began.
David Warner is set to return to the field on Saturday and a former Test fast bowler is right in his corner.
Steve Smith and David Warner are free to represent their country from March 29.
Marcus Harris blasted 174 from 197 balls to steer Victoria to victory while Cameron Bancroft again dug in for Western Australia.
In his first Sheffield Shield match since his nine-month ban,Cameron Bancroft has scored an unbeaten century for the Warriors at Bankstown Oval.
Cameron Bancroft has returned to red-ball cricket and made a statement on and off the field.
David Warner has resisted going public with the full story of the ball-tampering scandal but is willing to complete Cricket Australia's assimilation plan.
David Warner's return to international cricket could happen on March 29 provided he is selected for the short series in the UAE.
The format of the re-branded Australian Cricket Awards night is still to be finalised,but The Tonk is hearing'Sandpapergate'will not be ignored.
Steve Smith,David Warner and Cameron Bancroft won't attend the CA awards night – but there is a twist.