David Warner recovers after being hit on neck by Josh Hazlewood bouncer

David Warner is hit on the neck by a Josh Hazlewood bouncer. Pic/getty images

Australia vice-captain David Warner has been cleared of concussion after being hit on the neck with a bouncer by team-mate Josh Hazlewood.

Australia are currently contesting an intra-squad friendly in Darwin with Warner and national captain Steve Smith each leading an XI. Warner, 30, was batting on Day Two at the Marrara Oval when paceman Hazlewood beat him with a short ball that struck him underneath the helmet.

David Warner dropped his bat and was briefly floored, before returning to his feet and walking off the field accompanied by team doctor Richard Saw.

The incident immediately rekindled memories of former Australia batsman Phil Hughes, who was killed after being hit by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match in November 2014. But the fact Warner was able to walk away unaided suggested he had not suffered serious injury and cricket.com.au later wrote: "David Warner passed a concussion test after retiring hurt from a blow to the side of the neck... however whether he takes part in the remainder of the contest will be decided on Wednesday morning."

Seamer Pat Cummins, speaking after the day's added: "It's good that Davey's fine. He's a little stiff and sore, but just speaking to him then, he's fine. It's a practice match so he may of may not be out there tomorrow but he seems to be in good shape."