Smith averages 24.86 in T20 internationals with a strike-rate of 125.45
Batter Steve Smith has been added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad in time for Monday's crucial match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Smith, 36, travelled to Sri Lanka as cover after captain Mitchell Marsh was hit in the groin area last week and suffered "testicular bleeding".
Smith was not officially added to the squad, with the management waiting to see how the situation developed, but now comes in as a replacement for bowler Josh Hazlewood.
Hazlewood was ruled out on the eve of the tournament and not replaced.
