Injury concern for Australia as Usman Khawaja retires hurt

The 30-year-old batsman retired hurt five balls into his innings after looking uncomfortable running between the wickets

Australia have been dealt an injury blow as batsman Usman Khawaja has limped from the field with a suspected hamstring injury.

Khawaja retired hurt five balls into his innings after looking uncomfortable running between the wickets.

The 32-year-old was pictured having his upper-left leg taped up, suggesting the issues is either a hamstring or quadracep injury.

UPDATE: Khawaja is currently being assessed for a hamstring strain. More to come #CWC19 https://t.co/HobBOftWcX

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 6, 2019

Sky Sports commentary reported they had heard it was indeed a "hamstring issue".

Khawaja was batting for Australia at Old Trafford as his side began their chase of 326 against South Africa in their final group match.

The batsman eventually returned to the crease towards the back-end of Australia's chase with his side seven down.

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