Steve Smith injury: Australia Batter faces 8 weeks, the West Indies Test series is unlikely. Cricket news
Australia has been given a significant injury, veteran batsman Steve Smith faced a compound dislocation for his correct little finger during the World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord’s. South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma suffered an injury while trying to catch a sharp slip off a day 3, excluding Smith from the remaining part of the match and doubting his availability for the upcoming testing series in the West Indies.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Smith was immediately rushed to the hospital, where the wound was cleaned, stitched, and kept in a splash. Fortunately, they have avoided surgery, but face up to eight weeks in a splint, requiring at least two weeks with injury that is cured before further assessment.
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“It’s lucky not to hit her in the head,” Team’s partner Bu Webster said, underlining the dangerous proximity, from which Smith was fielding.Australia’s first test at Caribbean begins in Barbados on 25 June, followed by matches in Granada and Jamaica. Smith’s injury could not come at a more uncomfortable time for Australia, who are already struggling with inconsistent top-order form.
Smith was also slated for a brief MLC term with Washington Freedom, which is no longer possible.In the absence of perfectly fit Smith, Sam Constas and Josh Iglis can be in line for a memory, close to the series of team management calls.
