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David Warner ruled out of final two Tests due to elbow injury
David Warner was ruled out of the ongoing Test series against India after suffering a hairline fracture in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second match.
During the second Test in Delhi, the 36-year-old opener suffered two injuries within minutes of each other. A ball from Mohammad Siraj struck Warner on the elbow, causing a minor hairline fracture before a concussion forced him to be replaced by Matthew Renshaw.
“David Warner will return home after being ruled out of the Qantas test tour of India,” Cricket Australia announced in a statement. “During the second Test in Delhi, Warner was struck on the elbow and suffered a hairline fracture.”
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The Australian cricket board added that the batter will undergo rehabilitation and is anticipated to return for the March 17–22 ODI series.
“After further evaluation, he will require a period of recuperation that will preclude his participation in the remaining Tests.” Following the Test Series, it is envisaged that he will return to India for three One-Day Internationals.”
In the second Test played in Delhi, India defeated Australia by six wickets to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald stated on Monday (20 February) that Warner’s availability for the third Test, which begins on 1 March in Indore, would not be decided in a hurry.
McDonald stated, “He (Warner) is still sore at the moment.” “We are not in a hurry to make any choices regarding Davey at this moment.” There is some uncertainty there.”
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In Delhi, Matthew Renshaw replaced David Warner due to concussion, allowing Travis Head to open Australia’s second innings in the second Test. McDonald stated that it would make perfect sense for Head to start the batting in Indore if Dave was unavailable.
