Sports · Cricket · 1 hr ago

Steven Smith misses fielding after being hit on the head by a bouncer

Steven Smith was struck on the head by a bouncer while batting.

He did not take the field afterward.

As of Monday afternoon, he had not been diagnosed with concussion.

A bouncer is a delivery that rises toward a batter’s upper body or head.

Players who are hit on the head may need to be assessed for concussion.

Smith’s absence from the field followed the blow, but the available information does not give further details about his condition.

No next steps were reported.

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ESPNcricinfo · 1 hr ago