Australian captain Steve Smith will not feature in the upcoming series against New Zealand after injuring his ankle in the fifth ODI against Pakistan.
Steve Smith was fielding in the match at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday Jan 26,2017 when he injured his left ankle, Cricket Australia said.
"He came off the field and had his ankle strapped and was able to return to the field for the remainder of the match," sports science and sports medicine manager Alex Kountouris said in a statement.
"Following further assessment this morning we believe Steve has sustained a medial ligament injury to his ankle. He will return to Sydney today to undergo scans to confirm the diagnosis.
"Early indications suggest this will likely take seven to 10 days to recover, meaning Steve will be unable to (participate) in the Qantas Tour of New Zealand."
The New Zealand ODI tour was due to start on Monday Jan 30,2017
- First ODI @Eden Park, Auckland on Monday Jan 30,2017
- Second ODI @ McLean Park, Napier Thursday Feb 02,2017
- Third ODI @ Seddon Park, Hamilton Sunday Feb 05,2017
Cricket Australia said a replacement for Steve Smith would be chosen by the national selection panel later Friday Jan 27,2017
Matthew Wade named Australian captain for Chappel-Hadlee series
Australian wicketkeeper Mathew Wade has assumed captaincy duties for the upcoming New Zealand tour after injury ruled out Steve Smith, with youngster Sam Heazlett called up as his replacement, Cricket Australia said Friday Jan 27,2017
Mathew Wade said he was surprised but "very excited" to be chosen as Australia`s 24th ODI captain by the national selection panel.
"With Steve Smith and David Warner absent it`s an opportunity for me to captain the side for three matches," Wade said.
"But I`m not about to change too much and it`s a case of trying to continue the disciplines that have earned us success in the recent past."
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