NEW DELHI: Placing an finish to the chatter round David Warner‘s comeback for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia skipper Pat Cummins stated that the staff loves the previous opener however will not be contemplating him for the marquee sequence towards India.
Warner, who retired earlier this yr after the Sydney Check towards Pakistan, lately provided to make a comeback. Warner stated that he’s at all times accessible and is only a cellphone name away.
In Warner’s absence, Steve Smith has been opening for the aspect however the determination from the administration hasn’t fairly labored out but.
Responding to the 37-year-old’s feedback on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Cummins labelled the provide a little bit of a wind-up. He then cheekily stated that the staff is and shall be in contact.
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“Dave, we’re very . We’re taking it very severely and we’ll be in contact, mate,” Cummins stated on the podcast.
“I did communicate to Dave a few days in the past. I can’t keep in mind if he reached out or I did… he’s like, “What do you assume?”, and I used to be like, “Yeah, good luck with [Sydney] Thunder and I stay up for your feedback on Fox,” he stated.
“I believe the reality’s someplace within the center. I reckon it (provide) is a little bit of a wind-up however I reckon he doesn’t thoughts seeing himself within the again web page. We love Davey however he’s retired,” Cummins added.
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The 5-Check Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins from November 22 in Perth. The second Check will then be performed in Adelaide from December 6.
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will host the remaining Exams with the sequence working until January 8, 2025.