Grenada, July 3 -- Right-hand batter Steve Smith returned to the line-up as the Australian side announced their playing XI for the second Test against West Indies, which will be played from July 3 to 8.

Skipper Pat Cummins revealed the return of Smith for the clash at the National Cricket Stadium, with Josh Inglis the player to make way for the Australian veteran.

Smith batted without pain while wearing a splint on Tuesday, and Cummins said there was no reason to leave the 36-year-old out of the playing XI.

"He's ready to go, the finger held up well. He was really happy, particularly batting. Fielding, we still potentially need to manage it a little bit, so he might not be in the slips too often - maybe for spin he'll be OK, but (for t...