Steve Smith finger injury WTC 2025 : Australia’s star batsman Steve Smith recently shared a big update on a finger injury during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final. In this match played against South Africa at Lord’s, Smith suffered a serious injury to the small finger of the right hand during the fielding on the third day. Now he has spoken openly on his recovery and return deadline, which has given relief to Australian fans.
Steve Smith suffered a serious injury
On the third day of the WTC final, Smith was fielding in the slip and was injured in an attempt to catch the catch of South Africa captain Temba Bawuma. Bawuma gave the edge of the bat off Mitchell Starc, but Smith failed to catch and suffered a serious injury to his finger. Later investigation revealed that compound disposal (complex bone sliding) had occurred in their right small finger. Due to this injury, Smith was immediately rushed to the hospital and he could not land on the fourth day.
Smith, 36, said that despite the injury, he did not need surgery, which is a positive news for him. He said, ‘I will now have to wear a splint (bandage) for eight weeks, but I can be in a position to play in a few weeks. This will depend on how soon my finger can recover. This was the best result, which I could expect.
West Indies can return from series
Smith’s availability for the upcoming three -match series starting in Barbados from 25 June remains doubt. Steve Smith is almost sure to play in Australia’s first Test match against the West Indies. But from the second match, he can return to the field. However, it is too early to say anything. On the other hand, Smith described his experience with Lord’s as a relationship of ‘love-nage’. He said, ‘I have some great memories of this ground, but some bad too. In 2019, Jofra Archer’s ball was on my head and now this time my finger injury. Nevertheless, it is a great place to play cricket and this time it was also a great match.