Suspense remains on Australian batsman Steve Smith playing in the second ODI against England on Sunday. He was hit in the head during the practice session on Thursday. Due to the same injury, he was not played in the first ODI of the series on Friday. If they do not fit, they can be replaced as a concession substrate.
Australia captain Aaron Finch said he was hit in the head during practice. As a precaution, we had to sit them out for a match. He will be examined again on Saturday and a final decision will be taken on his playing in the second ODI. Smith was also injured during the Ashes series against England last year. Then the bowler of fast bowler Jofra Archer was hit in his head. Due to this, he did not play in the second innings of the Test.
Smith's injury may increase Rajasthan Royals' troubles. Because he will captain the Rajasthan team in this season of IPL. He captained 29 matches for different teams in the IPL. During this time he won 20 matches. Apart from him, fast bowler Mitchell Starc is also in suspense on playing in the second ODI. His muscles were stretched during the first ODI. They will also be tested today.
Smith has scored 4162 runs in 125 ODIs so far. During this time he has scored 9 centuries and 25 half-centuries.
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Australia has the chance to win the ODI series after 5 years. The last time Australia beat England 3–2 in a 5-ODI series was held at their home in September 2015. After this, there were two one-day series between the two teams and Australia suffered defeat in both. However, with the first match won, Australia's hopes of winning the series have increased. England have won 11 of the last 14 matches against Australia.