Australia’s veteran opener, Usman Khawaja, is on monitor to renew coaching for the second Check towards the West Indies in Brisbane.
Khawaja, 37, suffered a head influence in the course of the first Check, retiring damage after being struck on the helmet by a supply from Shamar Joseph.
In an official assertion, the Australian staff confirmed Khawaja’s progress via concussion protocols, stating, “Usman Khawaja continues to progress via protocols following a head influence within the first Check match towards the West Indies. He accomplished regular concussion assessments at the moment.”
Intently monitored for any delayed signs
The assertion additionally talked about that Khawaja can be carefully monitored for any delayed signs and reviewed once more earlier than returning to coaching forward of the second Check.
If Khawaja stays unfit to play, Australia can be compelled to discover a new opener for the second Check. Beforehand, Steve Smith had taken up the position after David Warner’s retirement from the format following the sequence sweep towards Pakistan. Until there’s one other positional change, Matt Renshaw seems to be the most certainly candidate to open in Khawaja’s absence.
The second Check, scheduled as a day-night fixture, is ready to start on Thursday, with Khawaja’s availability nonetheless unsure at this level.
