India vs Australia: ‘Fingers crossed’ – David Warner hopeful of making comeback ahead of Boxing Day Test


India vs Australia: ‘Fingers crossed’ – David Warner hopeful of making comeback ahead of Boxing Day Test
David Warner limps off the field
David Warner limps off the field

Ace Australian opening batsman David Warner is currently recovering from a groin injury he picked during the ODI series against India. He not only missed the T20Is but was also ruled out from the inaugural Test match in Adelaide. In a recent conversation with Australia sports radio network SEN, the southpaw reckoned that he is aiming to come back at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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David Warner expressed his disappointment on missing the Adelaide Test due to an injury. Calling it ‘devastating’ to sit out, the left-hander looked hopeful on making it to the upcoming game from December 26

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“I am (hopeful). That’s one that I never want to miss out on. Adelaide is my first missed Test through injury, so I’m obviously very disappointed with that. With the big series that it is, it’s devastating to miss a Test. But I know that the guys who are walking out there are going to put their best foot forward,” Warner told radio network SEN.

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‘Fingers crossed’ – David Warner

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David Warner

David Warner said that he has increased the intensity of his rehabilitation for a swifter recovery. He hopes to achieve the required fitness level to make a strong return for the Test at the MCG. The Boxing Day match begins just five days after the conclusion of the first game.

“Hopefully, I can get up and about and start running at a higher tempo. I managed to get up to 14 kilometres an hour (8.7mph), so I’ve got to work towards a max of 26 to 30 kilometres an hour by next week. If I can run between wickets and move laterally, and do some ground fielding by the end of next week, I should be ready to go. Fingers crossed,” Warner concluded.

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