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 Take a look at.
Starc, who final week turned the seventh Australian bowler to succeed in 300 Take a look at wickets, was assessed through the ultimate session on the MCG on Monday.
The tall left-armer was off the sphere for about 30 minutes after hurting the center finger on his bowling hand whereas trying a tough diving catch within the deep.
Starc briefly returned to the sphere following remedy however didn’t bowl as younger allrounder Cameron Inexperienced shortly cleaned up South Africa’s tail and the Proteas had been dismissed for 189.
Replays confirmed Starc in critical discomfort however an Australian workforce spokesperson stated he had not suffered a dislocation.
Earlier than his damage, the 32-year-old continued his excellent Take a look at summer season type by taking 2-39 in opposition to the Proteas.
