Sammy wants Smith in side

WEST Indian star Darren Sammy demanded the Toronto Nationals make Steve Smith their No.1 pick at the inaugural Canada Global T20 draft and yesterday he revealed he told the deposed Australian captain he would emerge from the ball-tampering saga a “more respected man”.

Smith has barely picked up a bat since he was banned from international cricket for 12 months.

Sammy will skipper Toronto, but he heaped praise on the leadership shown by Smith under pressure.