Australia's Smith says head blow left him anxious in first test concussion scare

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How it spread - 9 original reports

1. Sun, 18 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Channel News Asia09:27first to report
     Australia's Smith says head blow left him anxious in first test concussion scare
   • ABC News (Australia)20:17
     'Anxious' Smith's concussion admission after latest head knock

     Steve Smith explains how he felt in the immediate aftermath of a brutal blow to his helmet during the first Test against South Africa.

2. Wed, 21 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia19:53
     Smith injury adds to Australia woes as defeat looms in second test
3. Thu, 22 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia08:59
     Australia's Smith available to bat on final day of 2nd South Africa test
4. Sun, 25 October 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)20:55
     Smith will be 'fine' as Australia returns to Cape Town

     Australia returns to the scene of Sandpapergate for the third Test in Cape Town, with the series on a knife edge.

5. Mon, 26 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia13:14
     Australia give Smith chance to prove fitness ahead of decider
6. Tue, 27 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia17:55
     Smith’s absence a pain in the neck for Australia’s reshuffled top six batting
7. Wed, 28 October 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)22:53
     Scans reveal extent of Steve Smith's neck injury ahead of Test summer

     The Australian team says Steve Smith is expected to return for the New Zealand Test series, kicking off a run of 10 Tests in three months.

8. Thu, 29 October 2026

   1 report
   • Channel News Asia02:03
     Australia's Smith cleared of serious neck injury, set to play in first NZ test