Travis Head could become the 48th Test cricket captain of Australia after Steve Smith sent a huge injury scare through the Aussie camp over the weekend. Cricket Australia revealed on Sunday that Smith suffered an elbow injury while playing in the BBL for the Sydney Sixers,

In an encouraging update ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Cricket Australia revealed that star batter Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as it seemed and has been cleared to join the Test squad.

Steve Smith sustained an issue to his right elbow during his stint in the Big Bash League. Smith's departure with the Australian team for their camp in Dubai was delayed due to his injury. Smith consulted a doctor and has now been cleared to rejoin the team.

The stand-in Australian skipper was spotted on Sunday wearing an elbow brace on the same arm he had surgery on in 2019.

Australia legendary batter Steve Smith is cleared to play the Sri Lanka series and lead the Australian team. Check out all the details only on CricTracker.

Steve Smith has been cleared to rejoin the Australian squad for the Sri Lanka Test series after recovering from an elbow injury. He will start batting

There is a first Test squad call-up for former Australia U19 Cricket World Cup captain Cooper Connolly, while fellow youngster Nathan McSweeney has been recalled despite missing the Melbourne and Sydney Tests in the recent Border-Gavaskar Series.

Stand-in Test captain Steven Smith has given Australia a concern ahead of the series in Sri Lanka after picking up an elbow injury during the BBL. Smith, who has a history of elbow problems, sustained the injury to his right arm,

Cricket Australia's recent injury update on Steve Smith has ended suspense over star batter's participation in Sri Lanka tour