Steve Smith injury scare ahead of Sri Lanka tour

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Stand-in Test Captain Steve Smith has given Australia a concern ahead of the series in Sri Lanka after picking up an elbow injury during the BBL.

Smith, who has a history of elbow problems, sustained the injury to his right arm, the one he had surgery on in 2019, while throwing in the field for Sydney Sixers in their washed-out match against Sydney Thunder on Friday.

It has delayed Smith’s departure for the team’s training camp in Dubai as he seeks further advice from a specialist, but a Cricket Australia statement said he was still hoping to leave later this week.

Smith is due to lead Australia in the two Tests in Galle with Pat Cummins on paternity leave.

Should he be unavailable, it opens the door for Travis Head to captain in a Test for the first time.