West Indies sweating on pace spearhead Kemar Roach's ankle injury

Kemar Roach’s fitness for the rest of the Test match is in doubt

Centurion, Dec 18 - West Indies have been left sweating on the fitness of frontline fast bowler Kemar Roach after he pulled up with an ankle injury during the first day of the opening Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old sustained an injury to his right ankle while running into bowl his 16th over in the post-tea session at the SuperSport Park, reports CMC.

Roach was treated on the field by physiotherapist C.J. Clark and then taken to a medical facility in Pretoria, where he underwent an MRI scan.

Team spokesman Philip Spooner said team management was hopeful Roach would be fit to participate in the second day's play on Thursday.

Roach was the best bowler for the visitors on day one, finishing with two for 52 as South Africa piled up 340 for three after being sent in.

Struggling at 57 for three just after the first hour, South Africa recovered through a record 283-run fourth wicket stand between AB de Villiers, who hit 141 not out, and captain Hashim Amla, who scored an unbeaten 133.