Australia’s veteran opener Usman Khawaja is at risk of missing the second Test against the West Indies after suffering a blow to the head at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Pat Cummins’ side recorded a resounding 10-wicket victory against the Men in Maroons in the series opener, but the match was over within three days.
On the third day of the series opener in Adelaide, Australia’s opener suffered a hard blow to the jaw after ducking for a rebound from West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph, and the host team One point was needed to win. The southpaw quickly removed his helmet and touched his upper jaw before spitting blood onto the turf.
The retired 37-year-old suffered the injury in the innings after consulting with team doctors on the field, allowing teammate Marnus Labuschagne the winning run in the first Test. Khawaja passed a post-hit concussion test but will still undergo a precautionary jaw test.
After the match, Pat Cummins told the broadcaster that Usman Khawaja is fine after the first test and will continue to be monitored by medical staff in preparation for a second test. acknowledged.
“He seemed fine, just a little soreness in his jaw. We’ll keep an eye on it, but he seemed OK,” said Pat Cummins .
As per Cricket Australia’s policy, any player diagnosed with a concussion will be immediately ruled out of the seven-day match and Khawaja will miss the second Test in Brisbane. If Khawaja does not recover in time for Thursday’s series finale at the Gabba, Matthew Renshaw could return to the Test squad.
Matt Renshaw, who will play for Brisbane Heat in Friday’s Big Bash League qualifier against the Sydney Sixers, has been named as Australia’s backup batsman ahead of the Frank Worrell Trophy. The 27-year-old was left out of the squad to compete in the Big Bash final, but is expected to return to the Australian team on Saturday.
Josh Hazlewood played brilliant seam bowling as Australia won the West Indies Test at Adelaide Oval on Friday. Australian pacer Hazlewood finished his second innings with 5 for 35, pushing West Indies to 120 runs after leading by 95 runs in the first innings. Pat Cummins’ team chased the target without losing a wicket and took his 1-0 lead for the second consecutive match.
