Warner hit by bouncer in warm-up match

David Warner has passed a concussion test following a painful bouncer blow to the neck during Australia’s intra-squad game in Darwin yesterday, reports Fox Sports.

Warner retired hurt and threw a major scare into the Australian camp on day two of the match, their final tune-up before departing for a two-Test tour of Bangladesh.

The vice-captain was on two when he attempted a hook shot but misread a short- pitched delivery from Test teammate Josh Hazlewood.

Warner momentarily hit the deck, seemingly a result of the momentum of the stroke as much as the impact of the ball, but almost instantly got back on his feet.

As Hazlewood and skipper Steve Smith rushed to check on his welfare, Warner dropped his bat, removed his helmet and walked off unassisted. Warner will be assessed for concussion on Wednesday morning as per Cricket Australia’s protocols.

But the early signs were all positive, suggesting Warner is unlikely to be in any doubt for the first Test that starts on August 27.

It came as a relief to all teammates.

“He’s a little bit sore and stiff in the neck but, just speaking to him then, he’s all fine,” Pat Cummins said after play.

Warner hit by bouncer in warm-up match

David Warner has passed a concussion test following a painful bouncer blow to the neck during Australias intra-squad game in Darwin yesterday, reports Fox Sports. Warner retired hurt and threw a major scare into the Australian camp on day two of the match, their final tune-up before departing for a two-Test tour of Bangladesh. The vice-captain was on two when he attempted a hook shot but misread a short- pitched delivery from Test teammate Josh Hazlewood. Warner momentarily hit the deck, seemingly a result of the momentum of the stroke as much as the impact of the ball, but almost instantly got back on his feet. As Hazlewood and skipper Steve Smith rushed to check on his welfare, Warner dropped his bat, removed his helmet and walked off unassisted. Warner will be assessed for concussion on Wednesday morning as per Cricket Australias protocols. But the early signs were all positive, suggesting Warner is unlikely to be in any doubt for the first Test that starts on August 27. It came as a relief to all teammates. Hes a little bit sore and stiff in the neck but, just speaking to him then, hes all fine, Pat Cummins said after play.