Steve Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of Sri Lanka series

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Steve Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of Sri Lanka series

Online Desk

19 Jan 25 14:27:14

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Steve Smith, serving as stand-in captain for Australia's Test team, may miss the preparatory camp in Dubai ahead of the Sri Lanka series after sustaining an elbow injury during his brief stint in Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers.

The injury occurred while fielding during last Friday’s rain-affected match against the Sydney Thunder at the SCG.

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Smith, 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.

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He 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.

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