London, June 13 -- Australia suffered a massive scare when veteran batter Steve Smith hurt his finger when attempting a catch on the third day of the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, on Friday at the Home of Cricket, Lord's, according to the ICC website.

Smith was standing in close at slip with a helmet on when South Africa captain Temba Bavuma edged one into the cordon off pacer Mitchell Starc, and the Australia veteran grassed the chance with Bavuma on just two at the time.

The drop was further heightened when Smith hurt his finger and had to leave the ground to receive treatment.

Smith commenced the day's final session off the field to receive further treatment and was later sent to the hospital for scans.

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