Opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the present second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy against India in Delhi owing to concussion, which is a major setback for Australia. Warner’s substitute in Australia’s starting lineup is Matt Renshaw.
When facing a delivery from Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj during the second Test, which got underway on February 17, Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Warner was struck in the head. He then carried on, but was soon told to stop, so he made his way back to the dugout. Warner did not accompany his team onto the field after India finished off Australia for 263 runs on the first day and began their batting innings.
Warner’s disastrous India journey continued as he struggled with the bat in the second Test. He only managed to score 11 runs in two innings in the first Test as well. On the opening day of the current Delhi Test, he was out for 15 off 44 balls.
David Warner will be evaluated before the third Test
David Warner received thorough treatment for his elbow injury from the Australia team doctor and physiotherapist, but interestingly, neither a concussion test nor a helmet modification were performed on him. During the tenth over, when Warner changed gloves, the team doctor checked on him, but instead of thoroughly evaluating Warner or the helmet, he went back to the dugout.
He was reportedly not feeling “100 percent” at the time, and after further testing that evening, he was found to have a concussion and was consequently forced to leave the game.
In accordance with Cricket Australia norms, Warner will now adhere to the graded return to sport protocols prior to the third Test in Indore, according to a statement from the organisation.
Renshaw will bat first in the second innings as the replacement for Warner, but ICC match official Andy Pycroft has made it clear that Renshaw is not allowed to bowl in the contest. Renshaw took part in the first Test in Nagpur but was benched for the second match after the team lost by an inning to make room for Travis Head.
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