Published 15:19 IST, December 22nd 2020
David Warner prepares for Boxing Day Test adorably at home with daughter: WATCH
Australia's star opening batsman, David Warner, who currently is recuperating from a groin strain, was seen enjoying a game of cricket with his young daughter.
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Australia were forced to make modifications to ir batting combinations after David Warner sustained a groin injury during 2nd ODI against India. swashbuckling opener was ruled out for subsequent T20I series and also missed opening Test match. With doubts still looming over player's availability for Boxing Day Test, southpaw was seen playing cricket with his daughter.
David Warner injury: Batsman resumes batting practice with daughter
star batsman was hopeful of making his much-awaited comeback with upcoming Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, his inclusion still seems quite unlikely considering nature of his injury. Despite a comprehensive rehabilitation program, chances are very slim that player could be deemed fit ahe of fixture.
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David Warner was flown to Melbourne after COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney and was recently seen enjoying a game of cricket with his family. cricketer's wife, Candice Warner, took to her Twitter account to share 34-year-old's batting video. dynamic batsman does play a lot of backyard-cricket with his daughters, and this was yet ar occasion where he was seen bonding with his daughter while also enjoying his favorite sport.
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David Warner daughter: Indi Rae showcases her batting prowess in backyard cricket
Earlier this year, Australian cricketer h shared a spinet of his young daughter playing game of cricket. In video shared by David Warner, Indi Rae was smashing ball confidently. Candice Warner donned coach's hat while giving throwdowns in orable video.
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David Warner injury: Star opener unlikely to feature in second Test as well
Australian team will presumably retain ir playing eleven for Melbourne Test as well. In a conversation with Australian sports rio network SEN, David Warner h hinted about his return for Boxing Day Test. However, it seems that player will have to sit out for yet ar crucial encounter because of his groin injury. Matw We and Joe Burns will have ar chance to prove ir mettle at top of order and retain ir respective positions after David Warner walks into team.
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India vs Australia 2020: battle intensifies
hosts claimed a comprehensive win in opening fixture and will be eyeing to continue ir dominant run. With Virat Kohli also flying back to India for birth of his first child, Indian think-tank have a lot to ponder upon ahe of crucial match. Ajinkya Rahane will le side in absence of Virat Kohli, and visitors will look to bounce back after pink-ball Test debacle.
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India vs Australia 2020: India vs Australia schedule
India vs Australia 2nd Test – Melbourne Cricket Ground between December 26 and December 30
India vs Australia 3rd Test – Sydney Cricket Ground between January 7 and January 11
India vs Australia 4th Test – Gabba between January 15 and January 19
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15:19 IST, December 22nd 2020