Smith got hurt while trying to play a short-pitch ball from Norkia

Durban. Australia's veteran batsman Steve Smith will be sent for a concussion test after being hit on the helmet by fast bowler Anrich Norkia in the first Test against South Africa. Thirty-seven-year-old Smith suffered the injury while attempting to play a short-pitched ball from Norkia on Monday, the fourth day of the match.

He did not come to field in South Africa's second innings. All-rounder Beau Webster said after the fourth day's play ” Hopefully he will be okay. The ball is hit very fast. We wish him well.''

Under Cricket Australia's head injury and concussion policy, Smith is next 24 Will be kept under round the clock surveillance.

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