Australia and Sydney Sixers fast-bowler Joe Mennie, whose condition was initially thought to be stable after being hit on the head during a training session, has been re-admitted to the hospital as scans have revealed he has suffered a minor fracture and brain bleed.

The 28-year-old, who had made his Test debut for Australia in November last year against South Africa, was bowling in the nets ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final against Brisbane Heat when a Michael Lumb shot hit him on the head. He was initially given a concussion test before being taken to hospital for check up. Mennie was released thereafter but latest scans have revealed that the injury is a serious one.

“After being struck on the head by a ball at training on Monday, Joe was transported to a hospital in Brisbane where he underwent a series of check-ups before being discharged later that evening,” Cricket Australia chief medical officer John Orchard said.

“Joe was reviewed by a Cricket Australia doctor on Tuesday and had some scans performed that revealed a small fracture and associated minor brain bleed. Whilst this is a serious injury, Joe is feeling well.

“We believe that this is a stable injury and will not require surgery. As a precautionary measure, Joe has been admitted to hospital for observation and will continue to be assessed by a neurosurgeon to determine best course of action,” Orchard further added.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who too was present at the practice session, said the incident was a scary one.

“It was a bit of a scary incident actually,” Haddin had said while speaking to Sky Sports Radio.

“He was bowling in the nets and Michael Lumb got hold of one straight back and he’s followed through and got him in the head. It was a bit uncomfortable for a couple of minutes.”