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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Bloodied By Nasty Bouncer, Retires Hurt. Watch | Cricket News
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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Bloodied By Nasty Bouncer, Retires Hurt. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to retire hurt after a blow to his chin on Friday during the first Test match against the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts managed to get a comfortable win over the Caribbeans on the third day of the first Test match, however, the left-handed batter was struck with a bouncer by Windies speedster Shamar Joseph on the third ball of the seventh over. Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck ...
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Debutant Shamar Joseph Gives West Indies Some Hope | Cricket News
17Jan By adminNo Comments
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Debutant Shamar Joseph Gives West Indies Some Hope | Cricket News

[ad_1] Debutant Shamar Joseph gave the West Indies some hope after taking two top-order wickets during Australia's reply to the visitors' first innings total of 188 in the opening Test in Adelaide on Wednesday. Australia were 59-2 at stumps, with Usman Khawaja not out 30 and Cameron Green on six. Australia were only 129 runs behind, but with key batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne back in the pavilion. Earlier, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and sent the West Indies in to bat on a cool and overcast morning, a decision that proved fruitful when the visitors were reduced...
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