England [ Images ] batsman Ian Bell [ Images ] is in doubt for the first One-Day International against West Indies [ Images ] at the Rose Bowl on Saturday after suffering a possible fractured jaw in training, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Bell, 30, was struck when attempting a pull shot during a net session at England training.
He was taken to hospital and required 10 stitches.
A final decision on Bell's availability will be made before the start of play with Ravi Bopara [ Images ] appearing the most likely to replace him.
"We're just waiting to see what we'll do if Belly is ruled out," England captain Alastair Cook [ Images ] said was quoted as saying on the ECB website (www.ecb.co.uk).
Bell had been expected to open the batting for England following the limited-overs retirement of Kevin Pietersen [ Images ].
England face West Indies in three One-day matches before meeting Australia [ Images ] in a five-game series.
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