Australia’s desire for improved output from their top-order could be made harder by the possible absence of Steve Smith for the third ODI against Sri Lanka as the tourists deal with yet another injury concern.
Smith was not expected to train on match eve in Colombo after hurting his left quad during Australia’s second ODI defeat in Kandy, their second straight match without a game-defining contribution from their top four.
Smith pulled up sore running a two in Australia’s run chase on Thursday, batting on with heavy strapping on his left leg before being dismissed two overs later. The team will make a call on his availability for third ODI tomorrow. (Cricket Australia)