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Hip issue limits Smith in Test build-up

Steve Smith is managing a self-inflicted hip problem in the lead-up to the first Test in Perth. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Steve Smith says the technical change that unlocked his "ultimate" batting set-up is made for Test cricket, with only a self-inflicted hip injury slowing him down in Perth.

Feeling as good as he did during his prime, Smith had limited involvement at an optional training session on Sunday before Wednesday's first Test against West Indies.

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