Warner retires hurt after bouncer blow

Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday. However according to cricket.com.au, whether he takes part in the the remainder of the contest will be decided on Wednesday morning.

Australian opening batsman @davidwarner31 has been struck in the neck by a bouncer during Australia's three day intra-squad match in Darwin. pic.twitter.com/nweN7cvijM

— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) August 15, 2017

The pugnacious lefthander dropped his bat and slumped to his knees after his attempted hook shot went awry at Marrara Oval but quickly picked himself up and walked off the ground unassisted.

David Warner walked from the field and retired hurt after he was hit on the helmet in Darwin. More: https://t.co/i8CxFwi8MC #AusIntraSquad pic.twitter.com/evoL8Pt5OF — cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) August 15, 2017

Vice-captain Warner was dismissed for four in the first innings and had only made two from 14 balls when he was struck, denying him time in the middle before Australia's two-test tour of Bangladesh. Cricket Australia tweeted that he was "recovering" from the blow, without elaborating on his condition.

David Warner retires hurt after being struck in the helmet by a bouncer during a @CricketAus #AusIntraSquad match in Darwin. pic.twitter.com/O8atSVJecC

— ICC (@ICC) August 15, 2017

The squad depart for Bangladesh on Friday ahead of the first test in Dhaka which starts on Aug. 27. Australia squad for Bangladesh Tour: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Ashton Agar, Jackson Bird, Hilton Cartwright, Pat Cummins, Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade.