Steve Smith trained in a baseball cage in New York to be fit for Australia’s Caribbean test

Australian batter Steve Smith’s quick recovery from a “compound dislocation” in the little finger of his right hand, and his sooner-than-expected return to the squad for the second Test against the West Indies, has a baseball twist to it. Smith has suffered an injury to his right little finger while trying to take a difficult … Read more

Australia squad for West Indies Test series: Sean Abbott replaces injured Doggett

Australia has been dealt with an injury blow ahead of the three-match Test series in West Indies, with fast bowler Brendan Doggett ruled out due to a hip issue. The 31-year-old uncapped player has been replaced by Sean Abbott, who is also uncapped in the longest format of the game, though he has played 48 … Read more