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West Indies tour of Australia 2024

Usman Khawaja experienced a frightening moment when Shamar Joseph's bouncer hit his helmet, causing him to spit blood and prompting immediate medical attention.

Usman Khawaja was struck by a deadly bouncer on Day 3 of the Adelaide Test between Australia and West Indies.

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Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

On Day 3, while Australia was nearing their win, Usman Khawaja was struck by a bouncer from West Indies bowler Shamarh Joseph in the seventh over of their second innings.

Usman Khawaja was hit by a nasty bouncer. 

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WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

Australia reached the modest target of 26 runs in just 6.4 overs, with Steve Smith remaining unbeaten at 11 runs, which included two boundaries.

Australia's Steve Smith (R) shakes hands with Tagenarine Chanderpaul of West Indies.

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AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

Travis Head's remarkable innings of 119 runs off just 134 balls, including 3 sixes and 12 boundaries, saw him secure his seventh Test century during Day 2 of Adelaide Test against West Indies.

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AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

Steve Smith didn't make a notable impact in his debut as a Test opener. He was dismissed by debutant Shamar Joseph on his first ball during the Test match between Australia and the West Indies.

Shamar Joseph of the West Indies bowls (Left) and Steve Smith of Australia walks off the field. (Getty Images)

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AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who had been in exceptional form with 19 wickets in the recent series against Pakistan, continued his impressive run

West Indies Shamar Joseph (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Australian Steve Smith (R).

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AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

AUS vs WI 1st Test: Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins revealed that he has never seen Steve Smith as happy and energetic in the nets as he has in the last couple of days.

Pat Cummins talking to reporters on the eve of Adelaide Test against West Indies (Getty Images)

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'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia and West Indies have confirmed their starting XIs for the first Test of their two-match series, scheduled to commence on January 17 at Adelaide Oval.

Pat Cummins of Australia (Left) and Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies. (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

In Pat Cummins absence Steve Smith will lead Australia in the ODI series against West Indies as Mitchell Starc has been given rest for the home outing.

Australia's Pat Cummins (left), Mitchell Starc (centre) and Steve Smith in this frame. (Getty)

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Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that Steve Smith can become the no.1 opener within 12 months if he gets the nod from team management.

Michael Clarke has backed Steve Smith to open in Tests (Getty Images)

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'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

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Australia vs West Indies Match Stats

1st Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

Match Details

West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

Wed 17 January, 05:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2024 On May 31

WI
257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS
222/7 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 35 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 13

AUS
183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI
220/6 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 37 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 11

AUS
241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI
207/9 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Nitin Menon (IND) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

Australia vs West Indies Match Stats

1st Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

Match Details

West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

Wed 17 January, 05:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2024 On May 31

WI257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS222/7 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 35 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 13

AUS183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI220/6 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 37 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 11

AUS241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI207/9 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs

Umpires

UmpireAdrian Holdstock (SA), Nitin Menon (IND) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Cricket Australia provides major update on Usman Khawaja's health after Shamar Joseph's brutal bouncer 'bloodies' Australian batter

WATCH: Players rush to Usman Khawaja's aid after Shamar Joseph's deadly bouncer rocks Australian batter; video viral

AUS vs WI: Australia demolish West Indies by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test after Travis Head's ton and Josh Hazlewood's 9 wickets

AUS vs PAK: Hometown hero Travis Head lights up Adelaide with 7th Test ton, Josh Hazlewood stifles West Indies batter to put Australia on cusp of victory

AUS vs WI: Steve Smith stutters in 1st outing as opener in Tests as debutant Shamar Joseph strikes in first ball of his career

AUS vs WI: Debutant Shamar Joseph lights up Adelaide on debut as action-filled Day 1 ends with Australia at 59/2, trail West Indies by 129 runs

'These guys aren't going to be around forever': Cummins' unchanged message to Test openers ahead of Steve Smith's opening debut

Australia, West Indies reveal playing XIs for first Test, Kraigg Brathwaite to field three new faces for the opener

Steve Smith appointed captain, Cummins-Starc rested as Australia announce Test, ODI squads for series vs West Indies with major revamp

'Don't be surprised if he breaks Brian Lara's 400 record': Michael Clarke believes Steve Smith can become no.1 Test opener within 12 months

WI
257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS
222/7 (20.0 ov)

AUS
183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI
220/6 (20.0 ov)

AUS
241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI
207/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Nitin Menon (IND) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)