In an encouraging update ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series, Cricket Australia revealed that star batter Steve Smith's elbow injury is not as bad as it seemed and has been cleared to join the Test squad.

Steve Smith sustained an issue to his right elbow during his stint in the Big Bash League. Smith's departure with the Australian team for their camp in Dubai was delayed due to his injury. Smith consulted a doctor and has now been cleared to rejoin the team.

Steve Smith, who was named Australia captain for the Sri Lanka Test series, was on Monday given the green light to rejoin the squad for the pre-season camp in the UAE

Smith has taken over the Test captaincy for the two-Test series because Pat Cummins is remaining in Australia for the birth of his second child. But Head would be in the box-seat if Smith was to be ruled out - a massive twist for the South Australian batter.

Australia received a positive update on Monday, giving the squad a much-needed fitness boost amidst a number of injury issues.

Stand-in Test captain Steven Smith has given Australia a concern ahead of the series in Sri Lanka after picking up an elbow injury during the BBL. Smith, who has a history of elbow problems, sustained the injury to his right arm,

Cricket Australia's recent injury update on Steve Smith has ended suspense over star batter's participation in Sri Lanka tour

Captain Steven Smith suffers elbow injury ahead of series. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Australia are set to play their last series of the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle before playing the finale against South Africa at the Lord's,