The dizziness that caused Chris Rogers to retire his second innings during the Second Test of the Investec Ashes was most likely caused by a James Anderson bouncer, according to Australia Team Doctor Peter Brukner.
The 37-year-old opening batsman, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the current series, will undergo further medical scrutiny today before rejoining his Australia teammates to prepare for the Third Test.
"Chris' condition is certainly improving. He has had scans and seen a specialist since yesterday to help determine the cause of his dizziness,” said Brukner.
"The initial scans have cleared him of any serious damage and we await the results of further tests.
“It appears the most likely diagnosis is a delayed ear problem related to being struck on day two of the Test match. We are confident that this is something we can manage in the lead-up to the third Test at Edgbaston."
Rogers made his Test debut for Australia in 2008, but didn’t feature again until the Ashes series in England in 2013.
His 22 appearances have brought 1,862 runs at an average of 44.33 with five centuries, the latest of which was his 173 in the recent Lord’s Test.
Rogers missed the recent series victory over the West Indies following a blow to the head batting in the nets, but the former Derbyshire and Middlesex man isn’t expected to miss any cricket on this occasion.
"As a precaution he'll be reviewed by the specialist in London again on Wednesday morning before re-joining the touring party,” said Brukner.
"Chris was not scheduled to play in the tour match against Derbyshire, so he has time to continue resting ahead of the Test match."
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