Delhi: Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith has said that he has completely recovered from his finger injury and now he is not feeling any kind of pain. The injury took him while taking a catch against South Africa in the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. Smith’s finger was dislocated and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Missed the first test
Smith did not require any surgery for this injury. However, he was out of the first Test played against the West Indies. In that match, Australia won by 159 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Ready to play in second test
Now Steve Smith looks completely fit and has expressed his desire to play in the second Test. The match will be played at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada from July 3. Smith said, “For me, everything looks like normal training. There is no pain. Just the finger has a splint which has a slight movement problem. But now there is a lot of movement, it looks good. If there is no problem in the batting.”
Smith can avoid fielding in slip
Smith also said that he can no longer field in slip because he is a little cautious about fielding due to injury. He said that perhaps he should now field on mid-on, mid-off or fine leg, which will be some new experience for him.
Smith’s return can lead to English
If Steve Smith plays in the second Test, Josh English may have to sit outside. English scored 5 and 12 runs in the first Test. Smith’s Test record against West Indies has been excellent. He has scored 872 runs against this team at an average of 124.57, including 3 centuries and 3 half -centuries.
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