Smith was named as Australia\u2019s Test captain for the Sri Lanka tour after Pat Cummins was unavailable due to left ankle soreness and the birth of his second child. But Cricket Australia (CA) said on Sunday that Smith sustained an injury to his right elbow whilst throwing in the field for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smith, who was spotted wearing an elbow brace, is yet to join the Australian pre-tour camp at the ICC Academy in Dubai after seeing a specialist. But if he isn\u2019t fit for the first Test in Galle, then Warner expects for Head, named as vice-captain for the Sri Lanka tour, to become Australia\u2019s 48th Test skipper.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think he\u2019d say much. He\u2019ll just make changes when he feels like it, he\u2019ll be fine. He\u2019s done the job for South Australia for a long time as well. He\u2019s got a good head on his shoulders,\u201d Warner was quoted as saying by The Australian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also felt it will be a huge blow for Australia if Smith, who bats at number four, is not available for the entire tour. \"Obviously, that\u2019s a big blow if he potentially misses the Sri Lanka tour, but I think he\u2019ll be able to get through it.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think he\u2019d say much. He\u2019ll just make changes when he feels like it, he\u2019ll be fine. He\u2019s done the job for South Australia for a long time as well. He\u2019s got a good head on his shoulders,\u201d Warner was quoted as saying by The Australian.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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