Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey ruled out of Jamaica Test with concussion after nasty head knock

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has been ruled out of the remainder of the third Test against the West Indies at Sabina Park due to concussion, with Josh Inglis set to don the gloves in the second innings.

On Sunday evening, Carey required medical attention after he was struck in the helmet by a bouncer from West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. The South Australian continued batting following an on-field assessment, but was dismissed two deliveries later for a duck, edging towards first slip.

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Ahead of day three in Kingston, Cricket Australia confirmed that Carey has been diagnosed with concussion, with Inglis set to replace him for the remainder of the match.

However, the 33-year-old has not been officially substituted out of the starting XI, meaning Inglis won’t add to his three Test caps in Jamaica.

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Alex Carey of Australia. Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP Source: AFP

“(Carey) didn’t pass his concussion Test last night,” former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin said on commentary.

“He’ll no longer take any part in this Test match.

“(Inglis) will put on a high display today, he’s a very, very good gloveman.”

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