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Steve Smith has officially been ruled out of the third Test in a shock 11th-hour twist that sees Usman Khawaja return to Australia’s set up.
Usman Khawaja recalled to replace Steve Smith in the Ashes Test, with concerns over Smith's dizziness affecting Australia's batting order.
Australia has suffered a huge blow just before the start of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, with star batsman Steve Smith ruled out after suffering from nausea and dizziness. Having reportedly been struck while batting in the nets this week,
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the first Ashes Test in Perth, starting November 21, after regular captain Pat Cummins was formally ruled out of the series opener with a back injury.
Australia batter Steve Smith has been channeling his inner Shivnarine Chanderpaul as he prepares for the day-night second Test in Brisbane. Smith, who will again captain Australia in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins, was seen applying black tape under his eyes.