Durban, Oct. 12 -- Australian batter Steve Smith was assessed for concussion on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa in Durban after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Anrich Nortje.

The incident occurred on the fifth ball of the 13th over of Australia's second innings on Monday, when Nortje's delivery struck Smith's helmet and flew towards fine leg. The team physio and doctor assessed the batter on the field, and his helmet was replaced before he resumed batting. Smith went on to score 27 off 41 balls before being caught at long-on off Simon Harmer, as per Cricinfo.

Smith did not take the field when South Africa began their second innings, with substitute fielder Michael Neser taking his place in the cordon. ...