Steve Smith Ruled Out of South Africa Test with Neck Injury, Return Expected in December
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has been ruled out of the ongoing Test series against South Africa due to a cervical facet joint injury in his neck, confirmed by MRI scans. The injury occurred during the second Test in Gqeberha, leading to his withdrawal from the series decider in Cape Town. Cricket Australia expects Smith to return for the home Test series against New Zealand in December. In his absence, Josh Inglis was recalled and performed well, scoring 85 runs in the match.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 29 Oct, 05:30 am. Other outlets followed.