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Steve Smith hits ball into his own groin

Steve Smith was hit where no man wants to be hit during a nets session at the WACA - and it was self-inflicted.

The Aussie skipper was tuning up for Australia's first ODI against India when he mistimed a pull shot and bottom-edged the ball right into his own nether regions.

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The 26-year-old slumped to the ground and stayed there for several minutes before resuming his training session.

Batting coach Michael di Venuto looks on as Smith recovers. Image: Cricket.com
Batting coach Michael di Venuto looks on as Smith recovers. Image: Cricket.com

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