In a blow for the winless new IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Aussie all-rounder Steven Smith , who showed promise with the ball in the recent ODI series against Bangladesh, will be returning to Australia to deal with a nagging ankle injury. He will not be taking up his IPL duties with the team. Smith hopes to recover from the surgery by July, when the Australia squad’s pre-season camp occurs, and be fit for the team’s Sri Lanka and South Africa tours soon after.
According to team physio Alex Kountouris, "Steve has had long-standing, minor pain in his left ankle during the Australian summer. This is considered an opportune time to have surgery on the ankle. It will take place next week so he can adequately prepare for the upcoming Australia season."
Smith was to join Kochi along with fellow team-mate John Hastings after Australia’s 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh on Wednesday. There is no word yet of who his replacement will be.
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