Usman Khawaja In Rivalry To Function In 2nd Take a look at Towards West Indies

Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in rivalry to face West Indies within the second Take a look at of the sequence at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, based on ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet within the first Take a look at in Adelaide. Within the second innings, Australia had been requested to chase down 26 to emerge victorious within the sequence opener. With the scores stage, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded via from across the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old Khawaja as he tried to maneuver his head from the road of the ball nevertheless it struck him on the chin.

Khawaja handed the preliminary concussion take a look at and is because of return to coaching on Tuesday for Australia’s important session.

“He accomplished regular concussion assessments at the moment [Sunday]. Khawaja will proceed to be monitored for any delayed signs. He might be reviewed once more tomorrow previous to returning to coaching,” a Cricket Australia spokesperson stated as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

With Khawaja indicating his return within the second Take a look at, Australia are more likely to put up the identical enjoying XI with Matthew Renshaw as soon as once more that includes on the sidelines.

The tempo assault will include Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. The tempo trio will play their first Take a look at of the season collectively.

Within the first Take a look at, Hazlewood crossed the 250-wicket mark in red-ball cricket for Australia. With this file, all frontline bowlers have achieved the tally turning into the first-ever bowling assault to take action.

All three pacers have been rested for the ODI sequence towards West Indies they usually might return to play towards New Zealand for the two-match Take a look at sequence.

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