Smith required medical treatment on his neck and stayed in the sheds during Australia's follow-on but is expected to bat if needed on day five…
Steve Smith is expected to bat for Australia on day five of the second Test against South Africa despite dealing with severe neck stiffness. Smith suffered the injury during Australia's first-innings collapse to 99 all out in reply to South Africa's 9-425 declared in Gqeberha. He received on-field medical treatment and was later bowled by Wiaan Mulder for 28.
Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that the vice-captain will bat if needed as Australia attempts to salvage a draw. After being forced to follow on, Australia finished day four at 4-156, trailing South Africa by 170 runs heading into the final day.
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