Smudge Furious After Being Sent Home Sick To Watch Ready Steady Cook While All His Friends Play Cricket

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT

The captain of the Australian cricket team for the first two tests of the Ashes series has been left absolutely seething today.

Steven 'Smudge' Smith was left muttering some strong words under his breath this morning after being sent home sick.

Turning up at the Adelaide Oval for a big day of playing cricket with his mates, Smith was told to go home, rest up, after coming down crook.

Mum's orders to go home and rest so he can get better and play cricket again soon left the batsman absolutely filthy, it can be confirmed.

With mum going back to work because he's old enough to look after himself, Smith has been left to watch Ready Steady Cook at home on the couch.

Choosing either that or some re-runs of The Bill, Smudge has reportedly been searching the pantry for some decent snacks to pair with the ultimate test of Capsicum versus Tomato.

Unfortunately however, because the Smith's are heading off to Nan and Pops in a couple of days, the cupboard is pretty bare, with Smudge having to settle for some cruskets and peanut butter.

Smudge was unavailable for comment, but is understandably annoyed that he'll have to wait until next week to play a proper game of cricket again.

Mum has however said that if he's feeling better by the weekend, Marnus can come over for a bit of backyard cricket.

More to come.