Australian opener Travis Head’s future in the upcoming ICC World Cup has been cast into uncertainty following a hand injury sustained during the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa. The incident occurred as Head was struck on the hand by Gerald Coetzee, forcing him to retire hurt in Australia’s 164-run loss to South Africa at Centurion.
Australia’s coach, Andrew McDonald, confirmed the fracture, stating, “It’s a confirmed fracture, but as to the nature of the break and what sort of timeframe to heal, that will be assessed tomorrow.” The severity of the injury and the recovery timeline remain unclear at this point.
Travis Head, a pivotal figure at the top of Australia’s one-day batting order, could leave a significant void if he’s unable to participate in the World Cup, which is scheduled to commence in India on October 5. McDonald expressed hope for a positive outcome, noting, “He’s going to go in for some more scans tomorrow… We have fingers crossed, clearly with the World Cup fast approaching.”
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