Australia batter Matthew Renshaw hurt his knee in warm-up ahead of the second day's play in the first Test against India in Nagpur and was taken for scans on Friday morning, but he passed a fitness test following x-rays to return to the field later, much to the relief of the Australian camp.
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"After being trapped lbw Ravindra Jadeja for a golden duck on the opening day of Australia's four-Test tour, Renshaw hurt his knee in the warm-up before play on day two. The 26-year-old left the VCA Stadium on Friday morning to undergo scans, with Ashton Agar taking his place on the field as India batted in their first innings," Cricket Australia said in a statement earlier in the day.
However, he later returned to join his teammates on the field, following a few fitness drills after the x-rays.
“Matthew Renshaw has returned to the field having passed a fitness test,” a team spokesperson was quoted as saying in a report on cricket.com.au. “He is reporting no major concerns. Renshaw will continue to be monitored by team medical staff.”
The injury scare must have raised concerns in the Australian camp that already has Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood on the list of injured players in the touring squad.
Australia were bowled out for 177 in their first innings on the opening day of the first of four Tests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
