Steven Smith may not play in Australia’s match against Afghanistan on Tuesday in Mumbai due to vertigo. He’s had vertigo issues before and mentioned on Monday that he wasn’t feeling well, but he hoped to recover in time for the game after practicing in the nets.

Smith said, “I’ve had a bit of vertigo the last day or so, so it’s been quite bothersome. Hopefully, I can get through training today and be okay. It’s not a pleasant experience; I’ve had a few episodes in the past. But I’ll practice and hope to be fine for the game.”

When asked if this would affect his participation in Australia’s eighth league-stage match with their semi-final spot still uncertain, Smith responded, “No, I think I’ll be alright. I’m not feeling great now, but I’ll practice and see how it goes, so hopefully, I’ll be fine.”

After the press conference, Smith batted in the nets without initial discomfort. He faced throwdowns and practiced his strokes. However, he later appeared unwell and left the field with support staff members while his teammates continued to bat.

Smith has previously dealt with vertigo issues, and it affected his recovery from a concussion last year. In this World Cup, his performance hasn’t been at its best, with 205 runs and an average of 29.28 per innings.

Smith acknowledged his disappointment with his performance, saying, “I’ve had some promising partnerships but would have liked to score more runs. I feel like I’m hitting the ball well, so I hope to improve in the later stages of the tournament.”