Star Australia fast Mitchell Starc has been despatched for scans after struggling a finger damage within the subject on day one of many Boxing Day Test.
Starc, who final week grew to become the seventh Australian bowler to achieve 300 Test wickets, was assessed through the closing session on the MCG on Monday.
The tall left-armer was off the sector for about half-hour after hurting the center finger on his bowling hand whereas making an attempt a tough diving catch within the deep.
Starc briefly returned to the sector following therapy however didn’t bowl as younger allrounder Cameron Green shortly cleaned up South Africa’s tail and the Proteas have been dismissed for 189.
Replays confirmed Starc in severe discomfort however an Australian workforce spokesperson mentioned he had not suffered a dislocation.
Before his damage, the 32-year-old continued his excellent Test summer season kind by taking 2-39 towards the Proteas.
