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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: Steve Smith of Australia bats in the nets during day three of the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 24, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Shattered Aussies send Smith SOS

Steve Smith is set to return to action this week as Australia look to rebound from a crushing defeat that has turned the series on its head.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Steve Smith of Australia speaks with Former Australian Captain Ricky Ponting the pitch during day four of the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 25, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Smith faces a fitness test

A tour match against Derby this week will be a test of Steve Smith’s fitness ahead of the fourth Test at The Oval

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Australia's Steve Smith hits a ball from England's Jofra Archer during play on day four of the 2nd Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chappelli’s safety plan

Former Test skipper Ian Chappell has two simple solutions to avoid being hit — watch the ball and use your bat.

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