Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne received body blows during the net session ahead of the upcoming Adelaide Test against India.

The Aussies have faced a scare in the nets in Adelaide after Marnus Labuschagne hit Steve Smith on the hand during throw-downs only four days out from the start of the second Test. Both Smith and Labuschagne are desperately seeking runs in the Test arena as Australia went down to India in Perth by 295-runs in a demoralising defeat.

Steve Smith sustains a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the second Test against India. Despite initial discomfort, he resume

“Steve Smith has gone from world beater to embarrassing. Unless he gets at least 2 tons and 500 plus runs for the rest of this series he needs to retire and salvage what is left of his once breathtaking average. Worst career collapse I have ever seen from an Aussie batsman,” came one searing comment on X.

Australia have suffered a double injury scare as both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been hit in the practice nets. Will they be available for the second Test in Adelaide which is starting from December 6?

Australia dealt with an injury scare after Steve Smith was hit while batting in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday. The former Australian captain was taking throwdowns from teammate Marnus Labuschagne when the ball bounced and hit his fingers.

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith left the nets after getting injured just days ahead of the pink ball Test match in Adelaide. Smith was hit on his finger during the net session.