West Indies Vs Australia Live Cricket Score 2nd Test Day 1: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From St. Georges
Steve Smith, after missing the first Test in Bridgetown last week due to a finger injury that he suffered in the WTC 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's, is back in the side in place of Josh Inglis, but he will not field in the slips.
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- India Gazette
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8 hours ago
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- Indian Express
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