Australia remain ‘hopeful’ that opening batsman Chris Rogers will feature in next week's third Test at Edgbaston despite requiring further specialist treatment after succumbing to a sudden bout of dizziness during the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
Australia's Chris Rogers recovering after dizzy spell
Rogers is getting better after being forced to retire during the second innings of the Lord's Ashes Test on Sunday, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.
Rogers, on 49 not out, signalled to the dressing-room that he was feeling unwell and was led off the field looking groggy on Sunday.
It had been thought the 37-year-old was a victim of delayed concussion, having been struck on the helmet by a bouncer from England fast bowler James Anderson on the second day of the match but recovered to score 173 in the first innings.
But a London-based specialist said Rogers was suffering a balance problem in the inner ear.
“Chris’s condition is certainly improving. He has had scans and seen a specialist to help determine the cause of his dizziness," Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said in a CA statement.
"Chris's condition continues to improve but he will remain in London for further tests and specialized treatment.”
"We are hopeful that he will be available for selection for the third Test," he added.
Rogers missed two Tests in West Indies last month after being struck on the head.
Australia do have a back-up opener in their squad in Shaun Marsh while all-rounder Shane Watson, dropped from the side at Lord's following Australia's 169-run defeat in the first Test of the five-match Ashes in Cardiff, has had spells as an opener during his Test career.
The third Test starts at Edgbaston on July 29.
