Australia’s bowlers stifle West Indies challenge to a record an easy 10 wicket win – Travis Head century makes the difference after bowlers exploit windies vulnerability against pace – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE. (eLanka Sports editor) Australia killed off any aspirations of a contest from a disappointing West Indies needing just over two days to complete a demolition job by ten wickets. But the win came at a cost when Usman Khawaja was shaken up by a Shamar Joseph bouncer which richoceted off his shoulder to his jaw through the grill in his helmet. Khawaja was cleared of concussion but needs scanning on his jaw and concerns about the impact on his mental clearance. He may miss the second Test according to all indications. After the Windies restricted Australia to a 95 -run lead, the tourists were never able to capitalise on a lion-hearted bowling effort led by batting ...
Jan 19, 2024
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