Check out how the Australia cricket star Steve Smith experienced a tense moment after a potential elbow injury during a Big Bash League match, raising concerns over his participation in the Sri Lanka tour,

Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith has raised concerns over his recent elbow injury, which he suffered during a Big Bash League match. The injury has pushed back his integration with the Test squad, currently training in Dubai.

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

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.

Australian cricketer Steve Smith 's participation in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour remains uncertain, following an elbow injury. The incident occurred during a Big Bash League match on Friday, where Smith was representing 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 has sent an emphatic reminder of his Twenty20 worth, smashing a masterful 121 not out to hit the Sydney Sixers to a 14-run win over Perth. In one of the best BBL innings, Smith launched an astonishing seven sixes in front of 31,165 fans at the SCG on Saturday afternoon in a 64-ball innings for the ages as the Sixers cantered to 3-220.