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Steve Smith faces second concussion test after 27
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Australia vice-captain Steve Smith will undergo a second concussion test after a helmet blow on day four in Durban. Anrich Nortje's short ball struck his helmet during Australia's second innings. Smith was cleared to bat on and was later dismissed for 27 by Simon Harmer. Australia declared at 314 for 6, setting South Africa 421 to win.
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What It Means For You
- Under Cricket Australia rules, Smith must stand down at least 24 hours after the assessment before a medical officer can clear a return.
- He did not field during South Africa's chase on Monday because of the injury.
- If cleared, he can take the field on Tuesday of the first Test.
What's Happening
- South Africa were 102 for 4 after 41 overs at stumps, with Aiden Markram on 45 and Wiaan Mulder on 5.
- The second Test starts in Gqeberha on 18 October, then Cape Town from 27 October.
- Smith also had a concussion assessment in the 2019 Ashes at Lord's after a Jofra Archer bouncer.
Australia's Injury List
- Josh Inglis resumed nets batting after missing the Test with a finger injury.
- Cameron Green missed the first Test with an abdominal strain.
- Matt Renshaw's 190 helped Australia post 390 in the first innings; South Africa replied with 284.
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