Australia are to seek further specialist medical advice regarding the condition of Chris Rogers, but do not believe the veteran opener has suffered “serious damage” after succumbing to a sudden bout of dizziness on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
Team doctor Peter Brukner on Monday said it was possible that Rogers could take part in the third Test at Edgbaston starting on Wednesday next week.
After two overs’ play on Sunday, Rogers crouched down by the side of the pitch and then sat motionless before eventually going off on 49 not out.
The 37-year-old left-hander played no further part in Australia’s crushing 405-run win against England, which leveled the series at 1-1, having helped establish their strong position in the match with a Test-best 173 in the first innings.
However, he was seen talking to teammates on Australia’s dressing room balcony later on Sunday.
Brukner said Rogers’ dizzy spell might have come about as a result of a delayed reaction to being struck on the helmet by England paceman James Anderson while batting on Friday’s second day at Lord’s.
“Chris’s condition is certainly improving. He has had scans and seen a specialist … to help determine the cause of his dizziness,” Brukner said in a Cricket Australia statement.
“The initial scans have cleared him of any serious damage and we await the results of further tests. It appears the most likely diagnosis is a delayed ear problem related to being struck on day two of the Test match. We are confident that this is something we can manage in the lead up to the third Test at Edgbaston,” Brukner added.
Brukner added that Rogers was scheduled to miss the three-day tour match against Derbyshire starting tomorrow in any event.
“Chris was not scheduled to play in the tour match against Derbyshire, so he has time to continue resting ahead of the Test match,” Brukner said.
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