Published 17:11 IST, October 25th 2024

'We Love Davey, But...': Pat Cummins Hilariously Knocks Out David Warner Comeback Hopes Before BGT

Pat Cummins disclosed that he spoke with David Warner, who mentioned a potential comeback to Test cricket. He also shared his final opinion.

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As India faces New Zealand in a three-match Test series, all eyes are on upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series, where Men in Blue will be defending ir title against Test Cricket Giants, Australia. Fans are erly waiting for series which will take place down under. Ahe of series, retired Aussie opener, David Warner, has offered a hand and expressed his willingness to make an international comeback if Cricket Australia does t get a credible opener. Australia's Test skipper Pat Cummins has taken te of Warner's proposal, and he has offered his take on it.

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Pat Cummins Shoots Down David Warner's Proposal For A Possible Comeback Before BGT Series

While speaking at Gre Cricketer Podcast, Pat Cummins revealed that he has h a conversation with David Warner, where latter spoke of a possible return to Test Cricket. Cummins n me amusing comment that batter enjoys seeing his name appear in helines in media. In end, he declines Davey's offer, stating that he is retired and that team is w trying to transition from previous batch of talent to focus on  next generation of players.     

"I did speak to Davey a couple of days ago. I cant remember if he raised it or I did. He asked, 'What do you think?' And I was like,' Yeah, good luck with Thunder (Sydney Thunder in Big Bash League) this year. I look forward to your comments on Fox.

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Australia's David Warner walks off after he was caught out for 38 runs against Pakistan during ir cricket test match in Melbourne | Im: AP Photo
 

"I reckon he does t mind seeing himself on back p. We love Davey, but he is retired. Sorry mate!" he said.

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For Australia, upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be critical as y aim to win trophy at home after y failed to do so in previous edition of series. On or hand, conditions will be hostile for Team India, as away conditions have often been unforgiving to m. But y withstood pressure to pick up memorable wins in past. Men in Blue are currently struggling against New Zealand, who have a 1-0 le against m. But y aim to bounce back stronger while y lock horns against ir arch-rivals in Australia.

17:11 IST, October 25th 2024