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

Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in rivalry to face West Indies within the second Test of the collection at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, in response to ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet within the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia had been requested to chase down 26 to emerge victorious within the collection opener. With the scores degree, 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 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 most important 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 mentioned as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

With Khawaja indicating his return within the second Test, Australia are prone to put up the identical taking part in 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 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 turning 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.

(This story has been edited by Mahaz News employees …)