Smith to give Champions League a miss
Smith had suffered cramps while batting against England in their final Champions Trophy match, and CSA made the decision on Tuesday after being advised by the medical committee
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Graeme Smith will need to abstain from playing for the next four to six weeks in order to get through a very long season • Getty Images