Usman Khawaja is expected to be available for selection for Australia's next warm-up match against England on Saturday.
Usman Khawaja
Australia suffered an injury scare ahead of the World Cup after opener Usman Khawaja suffered a nasty blow on the helmet while batting against West Indies in a warm-up match here.
Khawaja was struck by a bouncer from Andre Russell in the second over while Australia was chasing 230, forcing the opener to retire hurt.
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He looked in discomfort and walked off the field accompanied by Australian team doctor Richard Saw, sending a scare through the Australian World Cup camp.
However, scans on his jaw later cleared him of any serious injury as Australia breathed a sigh of relief.
"It was very scary," said Shaun Marsh, who hit an unbeaten half-century in the victory.
"It copped him on the side of the cheekbone, The main thing is he is OK and can bounce back pretty quickly.
"(Khawaja was) a bit shaken, as you are when you get hit on the head. But he is a tough cookie, Uzzy, and he'll be ready to go."
Khawaja didn't take part in the match again even as Australia went on to register a seven-wicket victory over West Indies in the first of their three warm-up games.
Khawaja is expected to be available for selection for Australia's next warm-up match against England on Saturday.
Usman Khawaja will have his task cut out if he wants to retain his place in the Australian batting line-up with the inclusion of David Warner and Steve Smith.
Usman Khawaja has so far played 31 ODIs for Australia, scoring 1238 runs at an average of 44.20. He has scored 2 centuries and 10 fifties so far in his career.
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