Lehmann tips Smith and Warner to shine for Australia in World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - England v Australia - Investec Ashes Test Series Second Test - Lord?s - 16/7/15 Australia coach Darren Lehmann Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann expects Steve Smith and David Warner to play a big role in their title defence on their return to international cricket at the World Cup.

Smith and Warner have returned from year-long bans following a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa which also prompted Lehmann to step down as coach of the side in March last year.