Queensland have been forced to withdraw Matthew Renshaw from their match against NSW in Wollongong due to a head knock, putting the in-form opener in doubt for next week’s Sheffield Shield final.
Renshaw was withdrawn from the match on Friday under Cricket Australia’s concussion policy after suffering a head knock during a collision with a teammate in the warm-up on Thursday, and has been replaced by Lachy Pfeffer.
Renshaw will be reassessed in Brisbane to consider his recovery and possible fitness to play in the Shield final.
Renshaw, who has scored centuries in each of his past three Shield matches, missed a Test match against Pakistan last year after suffering two blows to the head.
Renshaw’s injury comes just a fortnight after Victorian batsman Will Pucovski was forced out of the Shield match against NSW when he was struck on the helmet while batting.
There was better news on the field for Queensland on day three, with the free-scoring NSW tail mopped within a few overs.
NSW added just 20 to their overnight 7-382 to be all out for 402, leaving the Blues with a 159-run lead on the first innings.
In reply, Queensland are 2-76 for lunch.
Joe Burns, who top scored in the first innings for Queensland, was out 24, while Pfeffer made 9.
NSW seamer Sean Abbott missed the chance for a maiden first-class ton, after failing to add to his overnight 79.
Peter Nevill soon followed for 57, following a 132-run stand with Abbott for the eighth wicket.
Queensland will host the Shield final next Friday against the winner of the match between Tasmania and Victoria.
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