AUS vs IND: David Warner returns, Joe Burns dropped for last two Tests

David Warner has been included in Test squad to face India for the final two Test matches after making a recovery from injury. Meanwhile, Joe Burns has been dropped from the squad. David Warner had been making a slow progress towards full fitness after suffering a groin injury in the second ODI against India. He […]
 
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AUS vs IND: David Warner returns, Joe Burns dropped for last two Tests

David Warner has been included in Test squad to face India for the final two Test matches after making a recovery from injury. Meanwhile, Joe Burns has been dropped from the squad.

David Warner had been making a slow progress towards full fitness after suffering a groin injury in the second ODI against India. He is expected to take the opening slot for the third Test match at Sydney which begins from December 7.

“David has made strong progress in his recovery from injury and will be given every chance to play in Sydney with another seven days until the match,” said selector Trevor Hohns.

Hohns also expressed disappointment over Joe Burns’ performances in the opening two Tests against India, which led to his exclusion. “Unfortunately, Joe’s returns haven’t been what he or the selectors would like or what we consider he is capable of,” he said.

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AUS vs IND: David Warner returns, Joe Burns dropped for last two Tests

Pucovski included in the Aus Squad

Among the other additions to the Test squad were return of Will Pucovski and Sean Abbott. Pucovski who was in contention for a Test debut before the series began, was hit a by ball on his head during one of the practice games.

“Will is in the final stages of the graduated return to play protocols and has been symptom-free for some time. He will be fit to play in Sydney subject to completing the return to play protocols and an independent assessment,” said Hohns.

Australia squad: Tim Paine (c), Pat Cummins (vc), Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner