US EditionHow New York Baseball Cage Aided Smith's Return From Gruesome Finger Injury
- Steve Smith was sidelined for the first Test in Barbados between June 25 and 27 due to a finger injury but is expected to make a comeback for the second Test in Grenada beginning on July 3.
- Smith suffered a compound dislocation to his right little finger during the recent World Test Championship match against South Africa held at Lord's, which led to a temporary withdrawal from the squad.
- Smith rehabilitated using tennis balls and incredi-balls in New York, including an impromptu session at a baseball batting cage, and had his stitches removed with his finger now in a smaller splint.
- Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Smith is expected to return in the number four position, explaining that the team has decided on this role for him, and emphasized there is no long-term risk to his finger injury.
- Smith's return increases competition for spots, likely pushing Josh Inglis out, and signals Australia's intent to build stability around Smith as they prepare for the rest of the series.
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World NewsHow New York baseball cage aided Smith's return from gruesome finger injury
Steve Smith believes he is ready to return for the second Test against the West Indies after having some hitting sessions in a baseball batting cage near his apartment in New York.
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