Usman Khawaja has been passed fit by Cricket Australia's medical team to play the final Test of the summer in Brisbane.
The veteran opening batter was struck in the head by a West Indies bouncer during Friday's short run chase in Adelaide.
They were somewhat distressing scenes as Khawaja spat blood from his mouth as he was forced to retire hurt.
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He was considered in serious doubt for the Gabba match, starting Thursday, but on Monday was cleared of lingering concussion symptoms.
He looks certain to now walk to the crease alongside new opening partner Steve Smith again in Brisbane.
Doubt does, though, remain over gun No.5 batter Travis Head after he tested positive for COVID-19 at the weekend.
Head tested positive after starring in Australia's win over the Windies, named man of the match for a blistering first-innings century.
Head will reportedly fly to Brisbane on Tuesday and remain away from other squad members if he's still positive.
If he still tests positive on Thursday he will be able to play the match under COVID-19 protocols.
They include him being unable to sit with or celebrate with teammates during the match, as happened with Matthew Renshaw in Sydney last summer.
Ironically if Head opts to sit out the match it is likely Renshaw who will be called in to replace him.
Renshaw is expected to play the BBL final on Wednesday night, but is in the Test squad as the reserve batter.
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