IND vs AUS: David Warner unsure of being fully fit for SCG Test
Updated On: 03 January, 2021 11:14 AM IST | Melbourne | PTI
Warner sustained a groin tear during the second ODI against India and has been racing against time to get fit for the January 7-11 third Test after missing the first two matches where Joe Burns and Matthew Wade failed to live up to the expectations.
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Australia`s number one opener David Warner on Saturday said he is "highly doubtful" about attaining full fitness ahead of the third Test against India though he will do everything possible to respond to a deseperate selection panel and team management`s call. Warner sustained a groin tear during the second ODI against India and has been racing against time to get fit for the January 7-11 third Test after missing the first two matches where Joe Burns and Matthew Wade failed to live up to the expectations. Asked about his fitness update, Warner put things as it is. "We have got training sessions today and tomorrow, so I can`t give you any more indications where I am at. I haven`t trained last couple of days but after today and tomorrow will give me a better indication of where I am. Am I going to be hundred percent? Highly doubtful," Warner said during a virtual media conference.
Cricket Australia and the team management`s desperation was felt from his next statement. "... But I will be doing everything to get on that park and play. Even if that means that I am not a hundred percent, I will be doing everything that I can if the selectors give me that green light," the dashing left-hander said. Warner said that during a few net sessions, he didn`t try to lunge forward but knows that adrenaline takes over once the game begins. "Batting in the nets the other day, it probably helped me as I had to wait for the ball to be pitched in my area and I didn`t throw my hands at it and tried playing nice and tight. It`s funny in saying that. "Look, for me, there will be some restrictions here and there. I think when you get into a game, adrenaline takes over, you sort of don`t cast any doubts that you can`t play those shots.
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