Will David Warner Play In WTC Final? – Pat Cummins Answers – Australia will have the chance to exact revenge in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will take place on June 7 at the Oval later this year. Despite losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Australians were able to defeat India 2-1 in the ODI series.
Australia qualified for the championship game with their victory in the Indore Test of the just concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Afterwards, Sri Lanka and India squared off in the championship game, with the latter needing to sweep New Zealand 2-0 on the road to win the series. Instead, the Kiwis swept the series 2-0 to give India a first-round bye in the World Test Championship final.
The Australian captain said, “We’ll have to wait and see” if David Warner will participate in the WTC final as he hoped for Warner’s return to the team.
From Australia’s perspective, it will be interesting to watch if or whether seasoned opener David Warner advances to the World Test Championship final. Warner’s Test career has drawn criticism after he returned home from the second Test match against India in Delhi with a fractured elbow. His Test form has sparked concerns ever since 2022. The left-hander has only scored 1, 10, and 15 runs in his three batting innings throughout the India tour, totaling only 607 runs in 14 games at an average of 26.39.
“That’s been the hallmark of Davey’s career”- Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins, Australia’s captain, has stated that “we’ll have to wait and see” if David Warner will play in the World T20 final.
In English conditions, the southpaw averages 26.04, but Australian Skipper backed him up on Fox Sports, saying, “But openers who can put pressure back on the bowlers, they’re precious.”
“I know as a bowler, if someone’s a sitting duck, you feel like you’re going to get them eventually. If someone’s kind of taking the game to you, it presents a different challenge. That’s been the hallmark of Davey’s career,” He added.
The Australian skipper recognized that it is challenging to start in England.“With the new ball over in England, the bowlers can have the upper hand. It appears to be around; it can be difficult for starting hitters”
After Warner was forced to return home due to injury midway through the India tour, Travis Head opened the batting for Australia in the final two Test matches. He ran 9, 49*, 32, and 90 runs for totals.
The second ICC World Test Championship final, which will be played at The Oval in London from June 7 to 11, will feature Australia vs. India.
