London, Jun 13 (UNI) Australia's star batsman Steve Smith was forced off the field on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday, after sustaining a finger injury while fielding in the slips.
The incident occurred in the second session when South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma edged a delivery from Mitchell Starc towards the cordon. Positioned close in with a helmet on, Smith attempted a sharp catch but grassed the chance with Bavuma on just two. In the process, he appeared to injure a finger on his right hand and immediately walked off the field in discomfort.
Cricket Australia later confirmed that Smith was being assessed in the dressing room and would likely undergo scans. "Smith currently being assessed in the dressing room. Likely to go for scans," read a brief statement from the team management.