Australia batter Steve Smith was taken to hospital for an X-ray on a compound dislocation of the little finger on his proper hand, sustained on day three of the World Check Championship remaining.
The 36-year-old suffered the harm when he dropped a catch off the bowling of left-arm fast Mitchell Starc whereas fielding within the slips throughout the afternoon session at Lord’s.
Starc, bowling around the wicket, squared up South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma and he edged the ball in direction of Smith, who was stood a littler nearer and sporting a helmet as a result of some deliveries haven’t carried.
Smith obtained his fingers to the ball however shelled the catch after which instantly left the sector in noticeable discomfort.
He was assessed by Cricket Australia’s medical workers and has since left Lord’s for an X-ray and additional remedy.
“We’ll simply wait and see what it is like when he comes again from hospital,” Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori stated in a information convention after play.
South Africa closed on 213-2, chasing 282 within the fourth innings to win the WTC remaining.
Following the conclusion of the World Check Championship, Australia head to the Caribbean for a three-match Check collection towards West Indies.
Smith made his Check debut for Australia in 2010 and has scored in extra of 10,000 runs within the format.
