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Australia's Steve Smith to return home from England
The 24-year-old sustained a minor left quad strain in training Wednesday and after a demanding Ashes Series, Cricket Australia (CA) decided Thursday that it is best for him to return.
Melbourne:
Australian all-rounder Steve Smith will return home from the ongoing tour of England because of a strain.
The 24-year-old sustained a minor left quad strain in training Wednesday and after a demanding Ashes Series, Cricket Australia (CA) decided Thursday that it is best for him to return.
The CA said in a statement that there will be no replacement for Smith.
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