SM
Tuesday, December 24
Upcoming predictions and previews

Steve Smith ruled out for final day of second Ashes Test with concussion

:Headline: Steve Smith ruled out for final day of second Ashes Test with concussion: ID:368501: from db_amp
The batsman passed tests on Saturday but reported feeling groggy on Sunday morning.

Steve Smith was ruled out of the final day of the second Ashes Test with concussion after the Australia batsman was struck in the neck by a 92mph Jofra Archer bouncer on day four.

Smith passed on and off-field concussion tests after being hit, returning to complete his innings after initially retiring hurt but looking shaken and unsteady during his brief return to the crease.

The 30-year-old was carefully assessed by medical staff through the night but reported "a bit of a headache and a feeling of grogginess" on waking.

Subsequent concussion testing showed a deterioration in Smith's responses and he was withdrawn from the final day as a result.

All-rounder Marnus Labuschagne was approved as Test cricket's first concussion substitute by match referee Ranjan Madugalle, meaning he is available to bat and bowl for the remainder of the game.

Smith will go for a precautionary scan on his neck and his chances of playing in next week's third Test at Headingley appear remote given the return-to-play protocols governing head injuries.

"As part of the Cricket Australia concussion protocol, repeat concussion testing of Steve Smith was performed this morning and demonstrated some deterioration from his testing, which is consistent with the emergence of the symptoms he was reporting," said a Cricket Australia statement.

Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted in as a concussion substitute by Australia (Mike Egerton/PA)

"Cricket Australia statistics show that 30 per cent of concussions in Australian cricket are delayed.

"It is not uncommon for players to pass their tests and feel well on the day of an injury and then display symptoms 24 to 48 hours later.

"In terms of Steve's availability for the third Test, this will be considered over the coming days but the short turnaround to the next Test is not in his favour. Steve's fitness will be assessed on an ongoing basis."

amp_article__368501 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-08-18 14:10:57:
html db last update - 2019-08-18 14:10:57 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Steve Smith

Click here for more stories about England

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .