- Scans show a joint injury for Smith, who is expected to be fit for the game against New Zealand. He had been hampered since the second Test and decided shortly before the start of the game at Newlands that he would not last the game. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India. v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 While head coach Andrew McDonald and Pat Cummins both expressed confidence that Smith could play at Newlands, he continued to struggle with training ahead of the final Test and decided on the morning of the game that he would not finish the game.
- “Steve Smith developed a neck pain on the fourth day of the second Test at Gqeberha last week,” said an AC statement at the end of the second day of play.
- “A subsequent MRI confirmed an injury to the neck joint.
Scans show a joint injury for Smith, who is expected to be fit for the game against New Zealand. He had been hampered since the second Test and decided shortly before the start of the game at Newlands that he would not last the game. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India. v Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 While head coach Andrew McDonald and Pat Cummins both expressed confidence that Smith could play at Newlands, he continued to struggle with training ahead of the final Test and decided on the morning of the game that he would not finish the game.
“Steve Smith developed a neck pain on the fourth day of the second Test at Gqeberha last week,” said an AC statement at the end of the second day of play. “A subsequent MRI confirmed an injury to the neck joint. For this reason and due to his limited range of motion, he was not suitable for participation in the current test.
“Steve continues to undergo treatment and rehabilitation. A full return to availability is planned for the next home Test series against New Zealand.” Smith has six weeks to recover for the New Zealand series, which begins in Perth on December 9. Depending on his progress, he would have the opportunity to play a Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales, with games starting on November 11 (against South Australia) and November 22 (against Queensland), both taking place in Sydney. Smith’s absence from the crucial Test led to Josh Inglis being hastily brought into the team to play at No.1.
5 with Cameron Green in first place. Inglis ended the second day unbeaten with 85 from 111 balls, while Green scored 65 and added 126 with Matt Renshaw for the third wicket. “I think coming in today we were under a bit of pressure after losing two quick wickets.
The way he [Inglis] played was really positive,” Renshaw said. “It was a very Josh innings and I think it was really what we needed at that point.” He had been disabled since the second Test and shortly before the start of the game at Newlands he decided he would not last the game. Just a conventional ground hit from Steven Smith, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 South Africa v Australia 2026-27 – Scans show a joint injury in Steven Smith, who should be fit for the game against New Zealand | He had been hampered since the second Test and decided shortly before the start of the game at Newlands that he would not last the game. He had been hampered since the second Test and decided shortly before the start of the game at Newlands that he would not last the game.
