Steve Smith, an Australian batsman, arrived in Dubai on Wednesday to join the Delhi Capitals ahead of the second leg of the IPL 2021. Smith will be under six-day hotel quarantine before rejoining the team's practice sessions.

The IPL 2020 runners-up posted a picture of the 32-year-old making his way to the team hotel. "Look who's set foot in the DC camp (Star-struck emoji). Welcome to (Flag of United Arab Emirates) Smudge, can't wait for you to enthrall all of us (blue heart emoji)," read the caption on social media. Smith had stepped out of the limited-overs tours to the West Indies and Bangladesh due to a persistent left elbow injury that had troubled him for a year. Smith batted at number three in the Delhi line-up, replacing an injured Shreyas Iyer, who is fit for the second half of the IPL in UAE. Smith was affected by injury throughout the first part of the IPL 2021.

Smith has recovered from his elbow injury and is gearing up for a busy few months of cricket. Following the IPL, Smith will play in the T20 World Cup, followed by the Ashes at home. Smith, who was released by Rajasthan Royals after the 2020 season, was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.2 crore in the IPL auctions in February this year. He scored 104 runs in five innings at an average of 26 and strike rate of 111.82 before the tournament was halted due to the COVID-19 second wave in India.

Delhi Capitals is ranked at top of the points table with 12 points from eight matches. They will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on September 22 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

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