Steve Smith has been officially withdrawn from the Australian cricket team's lineup for the third Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning, confirming that the batter remains sidelined due to a neck injury sustained previously.

While the team had hoped for a recovery in time for the series decider, medical assessments determined that Smith was not fit to compete. The absence of a key player like Smith presents a significant challenge for the Australian side as they head into the final match of the series. At this stage, there has been no official announcement regarding who will replace him in the batting order or how the team structure will be adjusted to compensate for his absence. The focus remains on his rehabilitation and potential return to play following the conclusion of this series.