Steve Smith sustains massive blow (Source: @RevSportzGlobal/X.com)
As per latest reports, Steve Smith, Australia's right-handed batter, has unfortunately met with an injury during practice in nets ahead of the highly-anticipated Pink Ball Test in Adelaide. This is a big sign of worry for the Pat Cummins-led side, as the batter was forced to leave the nets owing to his injury.
In the video, Marnus Labuschagne was bowling to Steve Smith in nets when he hit the 35-year-old batter on his fingers with a throw-down. He is seen in utter discomfort as he removes his gloves and tries to regain strength in his fingers. The report from RevSportz also reveals that after being attended by the physio, Smith left the nets.
Fab Four Star Steve Smith Injured!
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Steve Smith's form in Tests over the past year has been concerning, with just 230 runs in 12 innings at an average of 25.55, this marks one of his poorest years since 2010. However, knowing the class of the player, his absence from the Aussie side could be a big setback for the home-team.
Josh Hazlewood Officially Ruled Out
In a massive blow to the Aussie side, Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the Pink-Ball Test Vs India due to a low-grade left side injury as confirmed by Cricket Australia. Uncapped pacer, Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett have been called in as replacements for Hazlewood as Australia sweat hard on his injury status. It is expected that Scott Boland will likely replace him in the playing XI.
Australia's squad for Pink-Ball Test
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
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