Graeme Smith sustains finger injury

South African captain Graeme Smith suffered a finger injury ahead of the crucial second and final Test against India starting from Sunday.

Smith hurt the little finger on his left hand during the a fielding session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. AN MRI scan has confirmed that Proteas’ captain Graeme Smith has suffered ligament damage to the little finger of the left hand. There is considerable swelling around the injury,” South Africa spokesman Micheal Owen-Smith.

“The medical team is confident that the swelling will subside in the next 24 hours and Smith will put his finger to the test at Saturday’s practice at Eden Gardens after which a decision will be taken on his fitness to play in the second Test,” said Owen-Smith.

South Africa currently leading the two-match series by 1-0 after winnings the first Test in Nagpur by an innings and six runs earlier this week.

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Graeme Smith sustains finger injury