Teenage prodigy Malachi Jones has laid concerns over his health to rest and declared himself fit to accompany Bermuda’s Under-19 national squad on their tour of Barbados.

Questions were raised over the all-rounder’s health after he was struck on the left forearm by a George O’Brien delivery during last Sunday’s Premier Division Two-Day league decider involving Southampton Rangers and St.David’s at Lords.

Jones was forced to retire hurt after being hit by pacer O’Brien — who claimed early success with the new ball during Rangers’ second innings — but later returned to the crease to take his guard.

Jones suffered bruising and swelling to his arm, but insisted this week that his present condition will not impede his ability to bat or bowl next week in the Caribbean. Jones appeared to lose sight of the ball facing a fiery O’Brien — who threatened to spoil Rangers’ victory plans charging in from the northern end of the ground.

“The ball hit a spot and jumped back,” Jones recalled. “But it’s just a bruise and I should be okay.”