Australia vs England: Josh Hazlewood out of ODI, Tim Paine in doubt
Josh Hazelwood was determined too unwell to play the second one-day international against England in Brisbane.
Josh Hazelwood was determined too unwell to play the second one-day international against England in Brisbane.
At tea, Smith was advancing on his 23rd Test century on 87 in 361 minutes with Shaun Marsh not out 10.
The tourists grabbed the wickets of David Warner and Shaun Marsh in the final half-hour.
The opener bounced back after a lean run of scores to finish the day unconquered on 244 off 409 balls.
In the process of raising his century Warner brought up 6,000 runs in his 70th Test.
If Starc is unable to recover in time understudy Jackson Bird is expected to take his place in the XI.
Andy Flower's final assignment as England coach was the 5-0 series loss that unfolded four years ago in Australia.
Ashes-winning skipper Smith has almost single-handedly batted Joe Root's team out of the series.
The hosts took an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series with an innings victory over the English on Monday.