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Home / News / Sports News / Australia likely to play Warner even if not fully fit
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Australia likely to play Warner even if not fully fit

Australia likely to play Warner even if not fully fit
Written by Parth Dhall
Dec 31, 2020, 11:30 am 2 min read
Australia likely to play Warner even if not fully fit

Australian opener David Warner will likely play the third Test against India at the SCG even if he doesn't attain full fitness. Notably, they are willing to take this risk in order to bolster the top-order, which presently looks bleak. The star batsman was recently added to Australia's squad for the rest of the matches. He has been recuperating from a grueling groin injury.

McDonald
Assistant coach Andrew McDonald opened up on the development

Speaking on the same, assistant coach Andrew McDonald said, "If he's 90-95% fit and the conversation is that he's fit enough to be able to go out there and perform his duties for the team, then I'm sure that'll be a conversation the coach has with the player." "Most times, Justin is open with the players in terms of giving them accountability around that."

Warner
Warner likely to play the SCG Test

Warner, on Wednesday, was named in Australia's squad for the remaining two Tests. Due to a groin injury, Australia missed his services in the first two Tests. Notably, Joe Burns and Matthew Wade were the makeshift openers in the two games. However, while announcing the team, Cricket Australia selector Trevor Hohns revealed that Warner will likely play in the SCG Test.

Inclusion
His inclusion will reinforce the batting segment

Warner's inclusion in the set-up is certainly a boost for the batting segment, which stumbled in the Boxing Day Test. Notably, none of the Aussie batsmen registered 50+ scores in the match. However, he carries the propensity to single-handedly turn the tide. Interestingly, Warner owns 732 runs from eight Tests at an average of a prolific 66.54 at the SCG, including four tons.

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A look at Australia's recent scoring rate

Australia's scoring rate has been held at 2.52 of late, their slowest in a home series since 1986/87. In this case, Warner's inclusion will help the plight of Aussies. He might give the hosts the start they are looking for.

Return
Warner's return might not change results instantly

Reflecting on it, McDonald asserted the return of Warner in Sydney might not turn the tables instantly. "I don't think we should be narrowing it into that the batting unit hasn't had the intent. The bowling has been dominant in this series. If you look at both teams, both teams have really struggling to get this scoreboard rattling along.," he concluded.

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Parth Dhall covers sports news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked with Cricket Today and Follow Your Sport. In a career spanning over five years, Parth has written for several other publications, including IANS, The Statesman, Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
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