Australia took a major hit on Monday after it was revealed that star hitter David Warner was ruled out of the series of limited overs and will be in a race to get fit for the first test that begins December 17 in Adelaide. In a statement, Cricket Australia said that Warner, who had sustained a groin injury during the second ODI against India in Sydney on Sunday, will rest from the recovering ODI and T20I so that it can regain fitness for the next series of tests. of four games against India.
Warner suffered the injury during a fielding mishap in the game as he tried to save a ball hit by Shikhar Dhawna towards the middle of the quarter in the inning for India. Warner dove to stop the ball, but immediately after the dive, he looked in pain.
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Warner was helped by his teammates and the fitness staff into the locker room, and he never returned to the field. His absence is a huge blow as the southpaw was terrific with the bat Sunday, scoring 83 runs from 77 balls.
Meanwhile, Australia will also rest Pat Cummins from the limited series. The decision is made to give the fast pitcher a break before Trials. Cricket Australia also announced the inclusion of D’arcy Short in the T20I team.
India lost the second ODI to Australia by 51 runs, scoring 338/9 in 50 overs. The two teams will play the third and final ODI of the series on Wednesday.
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