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Steve Smith ruled out of third Test with neck injury in huge blow for Australia

The Independent ·First reported
The IndependentSteve Smith ruled out of third Test with neck injury in huge blow for Australia
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Smith had been set to feature in the series decider but failed a late fitness test

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