Bancroft discharged from hospital after taking blow to throat

Banned Australia opener Cameron Bancroft suffered a cartilage tear to his trachea while batting for the Desert Blaze.

Bancroft was able to resume his innings after the incident but was out for 62 from 66 deliveries four balls after he was struck.

Cameron Bancroft spent Saturday night in hospital after taking a blow to the throat in a Northern Territory Strike League match.

The Australia opening batsman, who was cleared to play club cricket while he serves a nine-month ban for ball-tampering, edged a delivery while batting for his Desert Blaze side at Marrara.

Bancroft was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital as a precaution and, following a scan, was diagnosed with a cartilage tear to his trachea.

However, the 25-year-old was discharged on Sunday morning following a blow sustained when he misjudged a scoop.

Bancroft was able to resume his innings after the incident but was out for 62 from 66 deliveries four balls after he was struck.