Steve Smith appears happy to be back in Sydney after cricket ball tampering scandal

TIME away from cricket clearly agrees with former Australian captain Steve Smith. The 28-year-old returned after his ball tampering scandal, emerging from a black Mercedes, he looked to be in happy spirits as he went to a low key-meeting.

TIME away from cricket clearly agrees with former Australian captain Steve Smith.

The 28-year-old has just returned to Sydney after a month overseas to escape the fall out following the ball tampering controversy which took place in March.

Emerging from his black Mercedes, the talented batsman looked to be living the good life as he arrived for a meeting.

Steve Smith is back in Sydney, emerging yesterday for meetings. Picture: MEGA

Smith gets out of a black Mercedes as he headed to a meeting. Picture: MEGA

Wearing comfy, black, elasticised shorts and a New Balance T-shirt — a personal sponsor — Smith has obviously relaxed his training schedule since his one-year ban came into effect. Smith has spent time in America in recent months where he is believed to have spent time planning his upcoming wedding to fiancee and law student Dani Willis.

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It’s believed Smith and his fiance Dani Willis spent the time off planning their wedding. Picture: Instagram

It’s been one month since Smith and his teammate, vice-captain David Warner, were suspended for 12 months for their role in the ball tampering incident in Cape Town during the recent Test series. On arriving back in Sydney, Smith posted a heartfelt and emotional message for his followers, as he reflected on what was arguably the biggest scandal to ever rock Australian cricket.

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He wore his sponsor’s sporting wear. Picture: MEGA

He has been suspended for 12 months after the scandal. Picture: MEGA

“It’s great to be back home in Australia. I have had some time away to come to terms with everything and now it’s time to get back into it,” Smith wrote.

“The amount of emails and letters I have received has been incredible and I have been extremely humbled by the enormous amount of support you have given me. I now have a lot to do to earn back your trust.

“To my Mum, Dad and Dani you have been my rock through this and I can’t thank you enough. Family is the most important thing in the world and I thank you for your love and support.”