ADELAIDE, Australia, CMC – Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been cleared of great harm after being struck by debutant West Indies quick bowler Shamar Joseph on the ultimate day of the Adelaide Check.
The left-hander copped a fearsome blow to the chin with scores degree as Australia chased a meager 26 for victory to finally win by ten wickets earlier than lunch on the third day.
Khawaja was compelled off in misery after spitting blood and being attended to by medical personnel on the sphere, however subsequent scans revealed no fractures or breaks.
Whereas he additionally handed a concussion check, he was scheduled to be examined once more to find out his health for the Gabba Check bowling on Thursday.
“He appears okay however might be monitored,” Australia captain Pat Cummins stated.
If Khawaja is dominated out, Matthew Renshaw is predicted to be the seemingly alternative, the 27-year-old left-hander being picked as a part of the squad for the opening Check.
Regardless of the heavy loss for West Indies, Joseph impressed all through the Check, ending with 5 wickets within the first innings to spearhead the Caribbean aspect’s assault.
Amongst Joseph’s scalps was that of grasp batsman Steve Smith, who was dismissed with the 24-year-old’s first supply in worldwide cricket.
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