David Warner ruled out of Boxing Day Test, Indian fans heave huge sigh of relief

Australian cricket fans were hopeful of witnessing David Warner's thumping comeback in Boxing Day Test against India. dynamic opening batsman h also expressed his desire of returning to side for iconic fixture. However, it seems that cricketer is still t deemed fit for encounter. In a major blow to Australia, star player David Warner has been ruled out of second Test match against India. 

David Warner injury: Batsman will t feature in second Test match against India 

left-hander sustained a groin strain while fielding in second ODI versus India. player h to miss subsequent three-match T20I series as well because of same along with opening Test match at elaide. 34-year-old also underwent a comprehensive rehabilitation program in order to fast-track his return from injury. However, Cricket Australia confirmed that southpaw has been ruled out for second fixture as well. 

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In David Warner's absence, Australian think-tank is likely to go ahe with an unchanged playing eleven. David Warner injury news h forced manment to go back to ir drawing boards ahe of pink-ball Test, and newly introduced opening combination of Matw We and Joe Burns could get yet ar opportunity to impress selectors. David Warner is expected to directly walk-in to side if he is deemed fit for third Test.

This means one of two current openers could be axed once he is back. Hence, both We and Burns will look to put up a strong show in an attempt to retain ir spot at top of order. 

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Along with David Warner, pace bowler Sean Abbott also has t been cleared for Melbourne Test. As confirmed by Cricket Australia, both Warner and Abbott will rejoin Australian squ ahe of third contest. Both cricketers were flown to Melbourne after COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.

While Warner has been very vocal about his comeback plans and is rearing to prove his fitness, fans will have to wait for some more time before seeing stylish opener bat. According to a statement released by Cricket Australia, board's bio-security protocols will t allow Sean Abbott to rejoin squ for Boxing Day fixture.

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Indian fans react to latest development 

David Warner career stats: How has batsman fared in Test cricket? 

swashbuckling opening batsman has established himself as a mainstay in Australia's star-studded batting order. Having played 84 Test matches for his country, southpaw has amassed 7244 runs at an aver of 48.9. David Warner has 24 centuries and 30 half-centuries to his name. 

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India vs Australia 2020: 

After facing a humiliating defeat in first match of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Indian team will take on Australia in second Test on Saturday, December 26. match will be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here is India vs Australia schedule -

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

Im source: AP