Steve Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of Sri Lanka series
Steve Smith
The injury occurred while fielding during last Friday’s rain-affected match against the Sydney Thunder at the SCG.
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12 Jan 25Smith, who is set to captain Australia in the two-match Test series in Galle starting January 29 in place of regular skipper Pat Cummins, has a history of elbow issues, including surgery in 2019. However, this latest setback is reportedly unrelated to his previous injuries.
The 35-year-old had an impressive return to the BBL, scoring 121 not out and 52 in his two innings between Test commitments.
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9 Jan 25He is scheduled to consult a specialist in Sydney on Tuesday, and the outcome of that meeting will determine when he can join the Test squad.