Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith's Big Bash return

Steve Smith showed plenty of intent when he came out to bat for the Sixers against the Hurricanes. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Rain has scuppered Steve Smith's hotly anticipated BBL return at the SCG, denying the superstar a chance to reprise his heroics from the Ashes finale.

Smith batted for only five overs when opening for the Sydney Sixers against the Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon before rain began falling.