Australia is sweating on the fitness of former captain Steve Smith after the star batter appeared to tweak a leg muscle during the Aussies’ 26-run ODI loss to Sri Lanka. 7NEWS
Smith called for medical attention in the 18th over after pulling up lame while pushing hard for a second run during Australia’s unsuccessful run chase.Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free onThe 33-year-old received strapping to the thigh area on his left leg, and was able to bat on, but was eventually dismissed for 28 after adding just six more runs to his tally.
But Maxwell’s departure for 30 off 25 balls and the run-out of Alex Carey sparked a collapse of 5-19 as Australia were bowled out for 189 in 37.1 overs.
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