Xtra Time Web Desk: Australian team suffered yet another minor hiccup ahead of the first Day Night test against India at Adelaide Oval starting from Thursday. Star Australian batsman complained of some back trouble while fielding and as such decided to leave the ground after just 10 minutes into the team’s training session. It is learnt Smith did not return back at the ground as he decided against batting.
As per reports in Sydney Morning Herald the Australian team spokesperson said Smith had hurt his back while fielding on Tuesday and therefore decided against batting.
Smith’s injury will keep Australia on their toes as they have already lost one of their key batsmen David Warner to an injury. Young opener Will Pucovski too was ruled out due to a concussion suffered during the first practice game against India. Rookie all rounder Cameron Green has to pass a concussion test before making himself available for the first test.
According to Australia’s Head Coach Justin Langer, “He had another test this morning that we got good news on,”
Langer said the 21-year-old all-rounder will be picked provided he clears concussion protocols following his head knock in a tour match last week.
Now with Smith’s injury it will only compound the worries in the Australian dressing room.