Australian cricketer Steve Smith pulls out of remaining T20I series with Sri Lanka after concussion
Steve Smith has been ruled out for the three remaining games of Australia's T20 international series with Sri Lanka due to concussion.
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Australia batter Steven Smith was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Sri Lanka after suffering a concussion while fielding during his side's win in Super Over in the second match at the SCG here. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed after the match that Smith had suffered a concussion after landing on his head following a spectacular diving attempt to save a six in the final over of the second innings, according to 'ESPNcricino'. He will be subject to low-level concussion protocols over the next few days.
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Concussed Steve Smith out of T20I series
Steve Smith has been ruled out for the three remaining games of Australia's T20 international series with Sri Lanka due to concussion.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka: Steve Smith To Miss Remaining T20Is Due To Concussion
Australia batter Steve Smith will miss the remaining three T20Is against Sri Lanka due to concussion, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Sunday. Smith made an athletic leap to save a six in the final over of the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday and it saw the Australia batter put his body on the line, with his head crashing into the turf on landing. "Steve Smith has a concussion and will be subject to low-level protocols for the next few days and full recovery in 6-7 days. He will miss the remainder of the T20 International Series against Sri Lanka," the official handle of Cricket Australia tweeted.