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Steve Smith monitored after being hit by a bouncer in Durban
Steve Smith was hit on the back of his helmet by a rising ball from South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje in Durban.
The delivery came early in Smith’s innings and left him rattled.
He was checked on the field and cleared to continue.
Smith scored 27 before being caught while trying to hit spinner Simon Harmer for a six.
Australia declared at 6-314 after 58 overs.
Cricket Australia said Smith was being monitored, and his absence from the slips raised questions about whether he would return to the field.
The available information does not say what happened next.
Steve Smith is being monitored after a delivery struck the back of his helmet during Australia’s innings in Durban.
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje bowled the rising delivery early in Smith’s innings.
Smith was assessed on the field under regular protocols and cleared to continue.
He scored 27 from 41 deliveries before being dismissed while trying to hit Simon Harmer over the fence.
Cricket Australia said Smith was being monitored after he was absent from the slips cordon.
- Who
- Steve Smith was struck by a delivery from South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje.
- What
- Smith was hit on the back of his helmet and is being monitored.
- When
- Monday, during Australia’s innings.
- Where
- Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- The delivery struck Smith’s helmet; Cricket Australia said he was being monitored.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nortje’s rising delivery struck the back of Smith’s helmet.
Smith was assessed on the field and cleared to continue.
Smith scored 27 from 41 deliveries before being caught while attempting to hit Simon Harmer.
Michael Neser was seen warming up, and Smith was absent from the slips cordon.
- Bowler
- Anrich Nortje
- Location
- Durban, South Africa
- Smith’s score
- 27 from 41 deliveries
- Australia’s total at declaration
- 6-314 from 58 overs
- Delivery speed
- 150 km/h
What people are saying
he was being monitored
Sources
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