Overview
- Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for the second season of Major League Cricket, set to start on July 4.
- Smith's arrival follows his stint at the Sydney Sixers and after going unsold at the IPL auction last December.
- The Washington Freedom, which finished third last season, aims to bolster its performance with Smith's experience.
- Smith will be coached by former teammate Ricky Ponting, underlining a significant reunion in the league.
- The MLC season will commence shortly after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, adding to the excitement surrounding the league's return.