Cox takes wicketkeeping duties after Smith suffers finger injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Cox will handle wicketkeeping responsibilities for England during the second innings of the current match. This adjustment follows an injury to Smith, who sustained a blow to his left ring finger. Medical staff will continue to monitor Smith's condition throughout the remainder of the contest. The team intends to perform a more comprehensive assessment of the finger injury following the conclusion of the third Test. No further details regarding the severity of the injury have been released at this time.
- •Cox takes over wicketkeeping duties for the second innings.
- •Smith sustained a blow to his left ring finger.
- •England will conduct further medical assessments after the third Test.
- •The injury occurred during the current three-match series.
- 3:26 PMESPNcricinfo — Cox to keep wicket in second innings after Smith injures finger
"England will assess Smith further after third Test following blow on left ring finger
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