Vaibhav Tripathi
Australia’s preparations for the upcoming Ashes 2023 Test series have been shaken by a potential injury setback, as ace batter Steve Smith suffered a blow to his finger while batting in the nets, leaving him in discomfort, according to Fox Sports. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined.
During Australia’s recent triumph in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India at The Oval, Smith showcased his brilliance by scoring a century. His contributions have been vital in previous Ashes encounters as well, notably in 2019 when he notched up centuries in both innings of the first Test in Birmingham. Smith went on to accumulate a staggering 774 runs at an average of 110.57 in that series, marking his return following a one-year ban for ball-tampering.
.The incident during practice has raised concerns, and the team will anxiously await further updates on Smith’s condition. The first of the five Tests against England will be be played at Edgbaston, starting on June 16.