Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne received body blows during the net session ahead of the upcoming Adelaide Test against India.

The Aussies have faced a scare in the nets in Adelaide after Marnus Labuschagne hit Steve Smith on the hand during throw-downs only four days out from the start of the second Test. Both Smith and Labuschagne are desperately seeking runs in the Test arena as Australia went down to India in Perth by 295-runs in a demoralising defeat.

Almost every player in Australia's top six is woefully out of form this year and it is evidence of an underlying problem in the Test side that selectors must face sooner rather than later.

Steve Smith sustains a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the second Test against India. Despite initial discomfort, he resumes batting, indicating the injury isn't serious. Smith's recent form in the ICC World Test Championship shows struggles,

Australia have suffered a double injury scare as both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been hit in the practice nets. Will they be available for the second Test in Adelaide which is starting from December 6?

Australia dealt with an injury scare after Steve Smith was hit while batting in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday. The former Australian captain was taking throwdowns from teammate Marnus Labuschagne when the ball bounced and hit his fingers.

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith left the nets after getting injured just days ahead of the pink ball Test match in Adelaide. Smith was hit on his finger during the net session.