Warner expected to be fit for tour: Lehmann

AFP,  SYDNEY: Australian vice-captain David Warner is expected to be fit for the upcoming Bangladesh tour after retiring hurt when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer during a warm-up match.

The opener was hit by a Josh Hazelwood delivery in a chilling blow Tuesday that saw him drop to his knees and let go of his bat, with captain Steve Smith rushing from slips to check on his deputy.

Appearing shaken, Warner removed his helmet and immediately walked off the field leaving his bat behind.

Cricket Australia's news site cricket.com.au said the fiery left-hander had passed a concussion test and would be available for the tour of Bangladesh, but would sit out the rest of the intra-squad match in Darwin, Australia's Northern Territory.

“It's good that Davey's fine,” Aussie pacemen Pat Cummins said after close of play Tuesday. “He's a little bit stiff and sore, but just speaking to him then, he's all fine.”

A focus on player safety has been heightened since the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain in November 2014 after being hit on the base of the skull by a rising ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a domestic match.

Meanwhile,  Australia coach Darren Lehmann told ABC that  David Warner will be right to play in this month's Test tour of Bangladesh, despite suffering a blow to the neck during a practice game in Darwin.

Warner passed a concussion test but sat out the remainder of the three-day hit out with a “stiff neck and a headache”.

“It's always a scare when that happens isn't it?” Lehmann said.

Warner expected to be fit for tour: Lehmann

AFP, SYDNEY: Australian vice-captain David Warner is expected to be fit for the upcoming Bangladesh tour after retiring hurt when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer during a warm-up match. The opener was hit by a Josh Hazelwood delivery in a chilling blow Tuesday that saw him drop to his knees and let go of his bat, with captain Steve Smith rushing from slips to check on his deputy. Appearing shaken, Warner removed his helmet and immediately walked off the field leaving his bat behind. Cricket Australias news site cricket.com.au said the fiery left-hander had passed a concussion test and would be available for the tour of Bangladesh, but would sit out the rest of the intra-squad match in Darwin, Australias Northern Territory. Its good that Daveys fine, Aussie pacemen Pat Cummins said after close of play Tuesday. Hes a little bit stiff and sore, but just speaking to him then, hes all fine. A focus on player safety has been heightened since the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes. Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain in November 2014 after being hit on the base of the skull by a rising ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a domestic match. Meanwhile, Australia coach Darren Lehmann told ABC that David Warner will be right to play in this months Test tour of Bangladesh, despite suffering a blow to the neck during a practice game in Darwin. Warner passed a concussion test but sat out the remainder of the three-day hit out with a stiff neck and a headache. Its always a scare when that happens isnt it? Lehmann said.