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Callum Godde

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Smith tipped for 2027 tours after positive neck update | History Defined

Steve Smith has sent positive news about his neck injury from New York. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is counting on Steve Smith to return from injury and play on past this summer for blockbuster Test tours of India and England.

The 37-year-old batting great ruled himself out of the recent series-deciding third Test against South Africa at Newlands, which Australia lost by 176 runs.

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