🚀 Steve Smith Injury Update: Baseball Cage Recovery Puts Star Batter Back in Contention
Steve Smith Injury Update: SYDNEY — Australia’s star batter Steve Smith has made a remarkable recovery from a finger injury that ruled him out of the last match — and he’s ready to return for the second Test against the West Indies after an unorthodox baseball cage rehab in New York.
🏏 Steve Smith Injury Update: Unique Baseball Cage Method Fast-Tracks Recovery
Smith, 35, dislocated his right little finger during the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, but avoided surgery. Instead, he used batting cages in New York to rebuild strength.
“I started with tennis balls and soft cricket balls. By the second session, I was facing hard balls,” Smith told reporters. “I sent footage back to the medical team in Barbados — they were pleased with my progress.”
With his stitches now removed and replaced with a thinner splint, Smith says the pain is gone and his batting is back on track.
📣 Steve Smith: “Batting Feels Normal — Fielding Will Be Different”
While the former captain is confident with the bat, he admits fielding could be tricky:
“Fielding in front of the wicket will probably be the strangest thing. I’ve never done that in a Test. I might be at mid-on, mid-off, or fine leg — definitely different from slip.”
🏏 Grenada Test XI: Smith Likely to Bat at No. 4
Team officials have yet to confirm the final playing XI for the Grenada Test, which starts July 3 in St. George’s, but sources say Smith’s inclusion is highly likely given his fitness.
Australia already lead the two-Test series 1-0 after a dominant 159-run win in the first match.
🗣️Steve Smith Injury Update: Smith Backs Young Top Order
Smith also voiced his support for Australia’s new batting line-up, including debutants like Sam Konstas:
“These guys are good players. They just need time and opportunity. It doesn’t always click right away — my first Test hundred came in my 12th match. They’ve got talent and bright futures.”
🏆 Series Outlook: Australia Eye Clean Sweep
A win in the second Test would seal a clean sweep for the Aussies before a packed home summer.
