Usman Khawaja In Contention To Feature In 2nd Test Against West Indies

Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in competition to face West Indies within the second Test of the collection at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, in accordance with ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet within the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia have been requested to chase down 26 to emerge victorious within the collection opener. With the scores stage, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded by means of 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 however it struck him on the chin.

Khawaja handed the preliminary concussion check and is because of return to coaching on Tuesday for Australia’s foremost session.

“He completed normal concussion assessments today [Sunday]. Khawaja will continue to be monitored for any delayed symptoms. He will be reviewed again tomorrow prior to returning to training,” a Cricket Australia spokesperson stated as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

With Khawaja indicating his return within the second Test, 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 encompass Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. The tempo trio will play their first Test of the season collectively.

In the primary Test, Hazlewood crossed the 250-wicket mark in red-ball cricket for Australia. With this file, all frontline bowlers have achieved the tally changing into the first-ever bowling assault to take action.

All three pacers have been rested for the ODI collection towards West Indies they usually may return to play towards New Zealand for the two-match Test collection.

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