Australian men’s
hockey team are keeping their fingers crossed over the availability of captain Mark
Knowles for their crucial World Cup semifinal against 11th ranked
Argentina. The 30-year-old is recuperating from a serious neck injury sustained
during the first half of their match against India, which they won
comprehensively 4-0.
Knowles was stretchered
off the field after a nasty collision with the hip of Indian forward SV Sunil. He
was immediately taken to hospital after the injury and underwent scans for the
same, but was quickly released after concerns over any structural damage were
allayed.
The Aussie is apparently
still suffering from muscle soreness in his neck and has a headache, and although
the team management have not ruled out his availability for the semifinal clash
against Argentina, he still remains a doubtful starter.
Meanwhile, the
Australian team will be feeling a lot better with the news that ace striker Jamie
Dwyer and Matthew Swann have recovered from their calf and ankle injuries and
will be available for selection for the Argentina clash.
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