Usman Khawaja remains in doubt for Australia’s 2nd Test versus West Indies after retiring hurt in the passing away phases of Friday’s effective run chase. Australia chased after West Indies’ target of 26 with all 10 wickets left in the shed to take a comfy win in the very first Test, however they lost Khawaja (9), who got in concussion procedures when he was struck in the chin by a searing Shamar Joseph bouncer. VIEW THE VIDEO ABOVE: Usman Khawaja in doubt for 2nd Test after copping blow to the chin. View, Stream & Catch Up with Australia’s Home of Cricket on 7plus >> Khawaja attempted to avert the ball however wasn’t fast adequate to respond, permitting the ball to rise under his grill and struck him on the chin. He recoiled instantly and was examined by a group physio, who made the call to retire him harm, with simply one run required to win. Khawaja felt his upper jaw and cheekbone location and was bleeding from the mouth before leaving the field. The 36-year-old will be additional evaluated and, if it’s figured out that he has actually suffered any kind of concussion, will miss out on the 2nd Test beginning on January 25. Which methods, for the 2nd time in as lots of weeks after David Warner’s retirement, Australia will be trying to find a brand-new opener, albeit just a momentary one this time, with Khawaja particular to be consisted of back in the side if he does miss out on the next video game. “We saw Usman Khawaja police that blow, regrettably he needed to leave prior to the winning runs were struck,” Mel McLaughlin stated on Seven’s post-match protection. “So, a little bit of spice there heading into the 2nd Test, however likewise, if regrettably he has actually got concussion, (then) we’re trying to find another opener.” Usman Khawaja left the field feeling his jaw after copping a nasty blow. Credit: Paul Kane/Getty ImagesFormer Australia coach Justin Langer included that the very first Test concluding inside 2 and a half days will operate in Khawaja’s favour, providing him an additional 2 days to recuperate. “With the brand-new concussion procedures, we will not discover (till later on),” Langer stated. “Uzzie will have those additional number of days now (to recuperate, offered the early surface to this Test). “But if he has actually got concussion, because one ball, things alter once again. There was a lot talk leading up to it, Steve Smith ending up being the opener, Matt Renshaw (and) Cameron Bancroft (losing out)– what takes place now? “First, let’s hope, for his health, his jaw’s okay and his concussion’s going to be alright. If it’s not, a brand-new story for the next Test match.” Khawaja’s injury was the only imperfection on an otherwise best efficiency versus the having a hard time West Indies, whose last Test win on Australian soil remained in the summer season of 1996/97. Marnus Labuschagne (one not out) struck the winning run and Steve Smith was unbeaten on 11. Previously, Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood finished a five-wicket haul as the travelers were bowled out for 120. Josh Hazlewood took 9 wickets in the very first Test to damage the West Indies in Adelaide. Credit: AAPThe West Indies made 188 in their very first innings and Australia, with Travis Head making 119, responded with 283. Australian captain Pat Cummins ended up being simply the 2nd skipper in 82 Adelaide Tests to win after sending out the opposition in to bat. Hazlewood followed his 4-41 in the very first dig, that included his 250th Test wicket, by declaring 5-35– the 11th time he has actually taken 5 or more wickets in a Test innings. The West Indies resumed at 6-73 and lost Joshua Da Silva in the 4th over. Da Silva (18) succumbed to an Australian trap; with 2 fielders on the border on the leg side, he hooked a brief Mitchell Starc (2-46) shipment to Hazlewood at great leg. Starc gathered his 2nd wicket right after when Alzarri Joseph (16) wafted outside off stump and edged to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. Hazlewood protected his most current turning point in the following over, bowling Gudakesh Motie for 3– the left-hander didn’t provide a shot and was tidy bowled. West Indies debutant Shamar Joseph, who made 36 batting at No. 11 in the very first innings and after that took 5 Australian wickets, made 15 from 12 balls before advancing to a Nathan Lyon (2-4) shipment and getting puzzled. Cameron Green (1-9) was the other effective bowler while Kirk McKenzie top-scored for the travelers with 26– he likewise was their greatest scorer in the very first innings, making 50. The 2nd Test begins next Thursday in Brisbane. – With AAP
Worries Usman Khawaja will miss out on next Test after copping nasty blow versus West Indies in Adelaide
