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Smith's Neck Offers New Morning of Drama at Newlands

Josh Inglis replaces Smith as Australia makes four changes, with Cameron Green returning and Nathan Lyon recalled after a neck injury.

  • On Tuesday, Australia vice-captain Steve Smith was ruled out of the Cape Town Test after failing to overcome a neck injury, with the series locked at 1-1.
  • Smith has battled neck stiffness since his first innings in Gqeberha last week, which impacted his batting during Australia's defeat by the Proteas.
  • The vice-captain appeared frustrated wearing a heat pack on his neck while consulting with coach Andrew McDonald and George Bailey after batting for about 20 minutes on Sunday and a 45-minute hit on Monday.
  • Captain Pat Cummins confirmed four changes at the toss, with Josh Inglis replacing Smith, while Cameron Green returns from injury, Nathan Lyon replaces Scott Boland, and Cooper Connolly replaces Beau Webster.
  • Defending his approach, Cummins noted Smith has played 100 odd Test matches without always being 100 per cent fit, and often manages discomfort to contribute to the team.
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ABC Australia broke the news in Ultimo, Australia on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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