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Smith return confirmed as Aussies reveal XI for Grenada Test

July 04, 2025

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One change to Australia’s XI for the second Test in Grenada, while the West Indies will wait until the toss before they lock in their side

Smith return confirmed as Aussies reveal XI for Grenada Test

AUSTRALIA batter Steve Smith has recovered from his finger injury and will return to the side’s playing XI for the second Test against the West Indies in Grenada.

Skipper Pat Cummins revealed the return of Smith less than 24 hours out from the clash at the National Cricket Stadium, with Josh Inglis, the player to make way for the Australian veteran.

Smith batted without pain while wearing a splint on Tuesday and Cummins said there was no reason to leave the 36-year-old out of the playing XI.

“He’s ready to go, the finger held up well,” Cummins said of Smith.

“He was really happy, particularly batting.

“Fielding we still potentially need to manage it a little bit, so he might not be in the slips too often - maybe for spin he'll be OK, but (for the) quicks he might need to wait another week.

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