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‘Fingers crossed’: Langer on Steve Smith’s return for 3rd ODI
Published : Sep 15, 2020, 5:16 pm IST
Updated : Sep 15, 2020, 5:16 pm IST
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Steve Smith will bat in the nets on Tuesday and is "definitely tracking in the right direction" to play in the deciding one-day cricket

Manchester: Steve Smith will bat in the nets on Tuesday and is "definitely tracking in the right direction" to play in the deciding one-day cricket international against England, Australia coach Justin Langer said.

Steve Smith missed the first two matches of the ODI series after getting hit on the head from a throwdown by a member of the coaching staff in practice.

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Smith was back running on Monday and has "ticked every box" so far in his recovery, Langer said.

Provided he gets through an eve-of-match net session, Smith seems primed to return for the Australians at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

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"Fingers crossed," Langer said. "We have been going through all the concussion protocols and he is definitely tracking in the direction. Hopefully he will be alright for tomorrow.

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"If he doesn't come up again, we will keep his like all of our players' health in mind."

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The series is tied at 1-1. It is Australia's last match on its limited-overs tour of England.

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