Bramble: Steve Smith (cricketer) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/steve-smith-cricketer Stories involving Steve Smith (cricketer), told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Steve Smith's neck scans show facet joint injury; return expected for Perth Test on 9 December https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/steve-smith-neck-injury-scans-ahead-of-australian-test-summer https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/steve-smith-neck-injury-scans-ahead-of-australian-test-summer Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:22:35 +0000 Sport Cricket Australia said scans found a cervical facet joint injury in Steve Smith's neck, ruling Smith out of the third Test against South Africa. Australia expect a full return for the home series against New Zealand, starting in Perth on 9 December. (2 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 0 right) Australia return to Newlands for series-deciding third Test, with Steve Smith in focus https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/australia-and-steve-smith-return-to-cape-town-for-third-test-against-s https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/australia-and-steve-smith-return-to-cape-town-for-third-test-against-s Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:25:23 +0000 Sport Australia and South Africa meet in the third and deciding Test at Newlands, Cape Town, from Tuesday, with the series level at 1-1. The venue of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal puts attention on Steve Smith, whose form on tour has been modest. (3 outlets: 1 left · 2 centre · 0 right)