Australia vs India: Injured Steve Smith Likely to be Fit Ahead of First Test

Steve Smith was ruled out of Tuesday's Sheffield Shield match but is still likely to play for Australia in the first Test against India, starting December 4, after picking up a quad strain, Cricket Australia announced on Monday. (Also read: Injured Clarke named in 12-man squad for 1st Test)

Smith guided Australia to a remarkable win in the fifth One-Day International (ODI) Sunday, hitting 104 from 112 balls, to secure a three-wicket victory for the home side from a seemingly impossible position. (Australia the team to beat in ICC World Cup 2015: Vaughan)

But he complained of right quadriceps soreness following the win and underwent a precautionary scan. (Team India ready for Mitchell Johnson, says Virat Kohli)

"Steve's scan showed a low grade quadriceps muscle strain and he has been ruled out of tomorrow's New South Wales Sheffield Shield game in Sydney as a result," John Orchard, chief medical officer, said in a release.

"His current prognosis is that he is likely to be fit to play in the first Test in Brisbane in the middle of next week. He will stay in Sydney for further physiotherapy treatment and assessment over the rest of the week."