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Australia monitors Steve Smith after blow to helmet
Australia is monitoring vice-captain Steve Smith after a short ball from South African bowler Anrich Nortje struck his helmet during the first Test in Durban.
Smith continued batting and scored 27.
He passed an initial assessment on the field, but Australia kept him off the field later in the day while checking for delayed concussion.
He is expected to be tested again on Tuesday morning in Durban, with further assessments to follow as needed.
Smith has had concussions before, including after a blow during the 2019 Ashes.
If he has a concussion, he could be in doubt for Sunday's second Test in Gqeberha under return-to-play rules.
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green are also recovering from injuries, while Matt Renshaw's scores of 190 and 82 have strengthened his case to remain in the team.
Steve Smith is being assessed for a possible delayed concussion after a ball struck his helmet while he was batting against South Africa.
The Australian vice-captain passed an on-field test and continued batting, reaching 27.
Australia kept Smith off the field when it took the field late on day four in Durban and planned further tests.
Smith was expected to be tested again on Tuesday morning in Durban.
A concussion could put him in doubt for Sunday's second Test in Gqeberha.
- Who
- Steve Smith, Australia's vice-captain, was hit by a ball from South African bowler Anrich Nortje.
- What
- Smith is being assessed for a possible delayed concussion after being struck on the helmet while batting.
- When
- On day four of the first Test; he was expected to be tested again on Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- Australia is checking for a possible concussion after the blow to Smith's head.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Anrich Nortje struck Smith on the side of the helmet with a short ball while Smith was batting.
Smith passed an on-field test and continued batting, reaching 27.
Australia kept Smith off the field while it fielded and arranged further assessment.
Smith was expected to undergo another test in Durban.
- Player
- Steve Smith
- Bowler
- Anrich Nortje
- Match
- First Test against South Africa
- Score after blow
- 27
- Location
- Durban
- Expected next assessment
- Tuesday morning in Durban
Sources
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