Steve Smith passes second concussion test
September 12, 2020 by Cricbuzz Staff
Although Smith had passed a concussion test prior to the opening ODI, he rested as a precaution.
Steven Smith passed a second concussion test on Saturday (September 12), Cricket Australia revealed, and could return to Australia’s eleven for the second ODI against England in Manchester on Sunday. Smith had missed the opening ODI on Friday, and Australia captain Aaron Finch mentioned before that game that he rested as a precaution after taking a blow to the head during a practice session.
Although Smith had passed a concussion test before, Australia decided to play it safe and leave him out for the opening game, which the visitors won by 19 runs. Marcus Stoinis hit No. 3 in Smith’s absence and hit a promising 43 hit.
“I think it was a good decision in the end,” Mitchell Marsh said after the game. “There is no need to take unnecessary risks with head injuries. It will probably give our selection committee some headaches now because the higher order hit them wonderfully.” without getting a great score. Whenever you have Steve Smith coming back to the team, it’s a great feeling. “
Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc’s fitness continues to be of concern to Australia. The left arm pacemaker, which had slipped on the field, appeared to be struggling with a groin problem. He managed to throw his 10 full overs in the first ODI and although he didn’t pick up a wicket, he conceded just 47 runs and pitched well in the kill to help Australia defend a total of 294.
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