Steve Smith Injury News: Steve Smith suffered a very serious injury on the third day of the World Test Championship final. Due to this, he was immediately rushed to the hospital, meanwhile that Smith may not need surgery. Now Steve Smith himself has given a big update on his injury. He shared a picture from the hospital on social media, in which he wrote that this week has not been good for him at all.

Australian team assistant coach Daniel Vettori had given updates and said that nothing can be said so far when Steve Smith’s injury will be cured. It was being speculated that Smith was going to play some matches in Major League Cricket (MLC 2025) before the West Indies tour. At the same time, Australian veteran Matthew Hayden said while commenting that it may take at least 8 weeks for Smith to overcome such injury.

How did Smith get hurt?

On the third day in the World Test Championship final match, Steve Smith was fielding at the first slip position. In general, Smith stood close to the batsman where the first-slip fielder stands. Tamba went to the first slip with Bavuma’s bat, but was missed by him. Meanwhile, Smith suffered a serious injury to the finger of the hand. Smith was seen groaning with pain, after which he went out of the field.

How long will Smith be able to return

According to the ICC, Steve Smith gave updates on his injury and said, “My hand will now be tied for about 8 weeks and I can probably start playing again after 2 weeks. Playing again will depend on whether my finger is working properly or not.”

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Australia Test Team Changes after Defeat Wtc Final: Australia suffered a crushing defeat in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship. The team could not become the champion of Test cricket for the second consecutive time. In the final match, South Africa defeated Kangaroos by 5 wickets. After this defeat, Captain Pat Cummins also admitted that the team needs to be formed again. He also indicated some changes. In such a situation, we know what changes can be made in Australia’s Test team.

After the defeat in the WTC final, captain Pat Cummins said that some changes can be made in the Test series against the West Indies. Please tell that Steve Smith was injured during the WTC final. In such a situation, it is also considered difficult for Smith to play against the West Indies.

1- Opening will change

In the final of the World Test Championship, Marnas Labushen was sent to the opening with Usman Khwaja, but the bets did not work. In such a situation, now Osman Khwaja can be opened with Sam Konsatas. Konsatas made his border-Gavaskar trophy debut against India and looted the Mahfil with his strong performance.

2- Cameron will be out of Green Test team

All-rounder Cameron Green Wtc played at number-3 as a batsman in the final, but he was out for four in the first innings and zero in the second innings. Questions were also raised on the technique of Green. In such a situation, they can now be excluded from the Test team.

3- This player also expected to get a chance

Josh English, who performed a bang in ODI cricket, can get a chance in the Test team. English is the finest batsman of the middle order, and plays spin very well. However, English is expected to get a chance only when Steve Smith will be out of the team due to not being fit.