Nz tests: Cricket News & Match Updates

ICC World Test Championship:  Australia will have to wait until their home Test series against New Zealand in December to bring Steve Smith back into contention, with scans confirming a cervical facet joint injury that forced the experienced batter to miss the ongoing series decider against South Africa in Cape Town.

Smith developed neck pain on the fourth day of the second ICC World Test Championship encounter against the Proteas in Gqeberha last week. The issue persisted, and restricted movement ultimately ruled him out of the third Test, which began on Tuesday. Further medical assessments have since established the nature of the injury and provided a clearer picture of his recovery timeline.   Read More...