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Australia to Monitor Steve Smith's Fitness Ahead of South Africa Series Decider
Steve Smith aims to recover from a neck injury to feature in the crucial third Test against South Africa at Newlands.
According to Cricket | The Guardian, Australia's captain Pat Cummins confirmed that Steve Smith will be given ample time to prove his fitness before the third and final Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith sustained a neck injury during the second Test in Gqeberha, which ended in a South African victory that leveled the series 1-1.
Marnus Labuschagne is expected to retain his place in the Australian lineup, while Nic Maddinson has been dropped ahead of the decider. The match at Newlands will be pivotal in deciding the outcome of the series.