Smith Poised for Grenada Test Return After Injury Recovery

Smith Set for Potential Return in Grenada Test

Following their decisive victory in the first Test in Barbados, Australia could receive a further boost with Steve Smith expected to join the squad ahead of the second Test in Grenada.

Steve Smith missed the opening Test after dislocating a finger during the WTC final © Getty

Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, confirmed that Smith has resumed batting practice. This follows the finger dislocation he suffered during the World Test Championship Final. Smith had traveled to New York for rehabilitation, causing him to miss the first Test against the West Indies.

Cummins elaborated, "He's had a few hits over in New York... I think his wound is looking good, so the next stage is to come over here and hit some balls in the nets. So we'll know more over the next few days."

The absence of Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, who was dropped, saw Australia's top order struggle despite their win in the first Test. They were quickly reduced to 22/3 in the first innings and 65/4 in the second. Cummins, however, emphasized the team's support for their younger batsmen.

"You saw today how tricky a wicket that was," Cummins stated. "Of course, the top order would like to score some more runs... That's the challenge for our young batting group."

The second Test match, which marks the first ever Test held in Grenada, is scheduled to commence on July 3.