Shamar Joseph cleared of toe fracture after Starc blow

Shamar Joseph has been cleared of a fracture to his toe after retiring hurt following a blow from a Mitchell Starc yorker, raising the prospect that he could yet play a part on the fourth day at the Gabba as West Indies aim to defend 216 for a famous victory.

Starc skewered the conveyance into Joseph's boot and it was at first given lbw before the third umpire called a no-ball, however by then Joseph was at that point on the ground in torment. He immediately removed his shoe and sock as the physio emerged and it was before long concluded he was unable to proceed and was offed the field. His retirement stopped West Indies' subsequent innings. After at first being chilled in the changing area, it was subsequently affirmed he would set out toward sweeps and they brought uplifting news later at night.

"He will keep on being checked by the clinical group and evaluated tomorrow," an assertion posted on X said.

Shamar Joseph's physical issue had left West Indies with only two forefront quicks, Kemar Bug and Alzarri Joseph, enhanced by allrounder Justin Greaves and the offspin of Kevin Sinclair as they attempted to procure a first triumph in Australia beginning around 1997 in what might go down as one of the greatest surprises ever. By the nearby they eliminated Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne to keep their expectations alive in spite of the fact that Steven Smith was looking strong.

Alazarri Joseph said they were all wanting for the best for Shamar, yet needed to zero in on the main job and held conviction they could get triumph.

"By the day's end the game needs to continue and we have something important to take care of. Can't stress over who's not there," he said. "Think we bowled pretty well. It's only as far as we're concerned to come tomorrow and continue to work. We actually have eight wickets to get, no one can really tell what could occur on the fourth day. However long we bowl the ball in the right regions we can in any case dominate this match."

"I like the battle the young men have placed in with bat and ball," he added. "We'll take a considerable amount of certainty from this series yet the game isn't finished at this point so there could be more."

Shamar Joseph turned into a mind-blowing phenomenon on his Test debut when he guaranteed Steven Smith with his most memorable ball in Adelaide and proceeded to wrap up with 5 for 94. He additionally intrigued with the bat at No. 11, making 36 in his most memorable innings.

In Brisbane, he eliminated Alex Carey in the main innings as West Indies took steps to get a major lead before Australia moved almost level prior to pronouncing.