Steve Smith to miss remaining T20Is against Sri Lanka due to concussion

Australia's Steve Smith gets medical attention as he hits his head against the ground in an attempt to catch the ball during the 2nd T20 against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Credit: AFP File Photo

Batter Steve Smith will miss the remaining three T20Is against Sri Lanka after suffering a concussion while trying to save a six in Australia's second-match win here on Sunday.

With Australia leading by 11 runs with three balls remaining, Smith leapt to save a Maheesh Theekshana shot which was just heading over the boundary at deep mid-wicket.

The 32-year-old managed to send the ball back across the boundary in mid-air but hit his head on the turf as he landed and was taken away by medical staff.

"Steve Smith has a concussion and will be subject to low-level protocols for the next few days and full recovery in 6-7 days. He will miss the remainder of the T20 International Series against Sri Lanka," the official handle of Cricket Australia tweeted.

Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match series and the third T20I will now be played on Tuesday.

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