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Australian cricketer Steve Smith has revealed he is battling another vertigo spell ahead of the crucial World Cup clash against Afghanistan.
The 34-year-old, who has suffered vertigo symptoms at least twice before, was in noticeable discomfort during Monday’s press conference in Mumbai, but remained adamant he would play Tuesday’s match at Wankhede Stadium.“It’s just been a bit annoying, so hopefully I can get through training today and be all good. It’s not a nice place to be.“I’ll go out and have a hit and hopefully be okay. We’ll see how we go.
Smith nearly missed Australia’s ODI against India in November 2020 due to an extreme bout of vertigo, also suffering symptoms following a concussion scare during a T20 match against Sri Lanka at the SCG last year.Legend ‘surprised’ by Aussie’s bizarre snub The right-hander has been far from his best in the World Cup to date, registering 205 runs at 29.28 and passing fifty just once, a classy 71 against the Netherlands in Delhi.“Definitely would have liked to go on with it a little bit more.Australia, who need one more victory to book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals, will face Afghanistan at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, with the first ball scheduled for 7.30pm AEDT.
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