‘It will be big blunder if David Warner is dropped’ – Fans stunned as reports of Warner being dropped for second Test surface
India demolished Australia with a commanding win by an innings and 123 runs in the first Test in Nagpur. Australia could not tackle the web which was spun by the Indian spinners and found themselves wanting on a slightly tricky track at Nagpur. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja picked up eight wickets and seven wickets in the match respectively.
On another note, there are reports from the Sydney Morning Herald emerging that David Warner could be dropped for the second Test against Australia and Travis head could come in as his replacement. Former Australian cricketers were bemused by the fact that Travis Head was not included in the first Test despite his amazing form in the five-day format.
Warner made scores of 1 and 10 in Nagpur which does not amount to a good showing by a player of Warner’s calibre and the lofty standards that he has set for himself in Test Cricket. He recently scored big runs against South Africa and also scored a double ton against them at home. Warner has made 8143 runs in Test cricket at a strike rate of 71.18 and an average of 45.74.
Matt Kuhnemann would likely replace Mitchell Swepson in the second Test against India
Australia might revamp the side going into Delhi for the second Test. Mitchell Swepson is going back to Australia and will return due to the birth of his first child and as a replacement left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann is likely to be flown as the Kangaroos are contemplating playing three spinners in the next Test.
Australia, in the first Test, went with a two-pronged spin attack as Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy played at Nagpur. The Delhi pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has assisted the spinners in the past and would likely be a slow pitch. Mitchell Starc will be available for the second Test so Scott Boland will have to warm the bench.
As for Cameron Green and Josh Hazelwood, both are likely to miss the second Test but the decision on the all-rounder will be taken on the day of the game. Australia will have to see which combination they go in with so that they get the best results after a hammering in Nagpur.
Let us take a look at the reactions here on reports of David Warner being dropped for the 2nd Test:
That would be disasterous, Warner is like Sehwag who won’t be consistent but whenever he plays well, he will win you games. I was surprised to see Renshaw being picked ahead of Head, who can all bowl offies & remain their best batter in last few series.
— Akshat (Entire Engineering) (@notdatdeshbhakt) February 12, 2023
I hope reports regarding dropping Warner are fake. If they're right, Congratulations @patcummins30 for dropping World's No.14 Test Batter+ Your last man of the series for Renshaw. such an inconsistency in backing players would result in nothing but chaos #AUSvIND #DavidWarner
— Vijay (@Virendervijay88) February 12, 2023
David Warner in his last 10 innings without that 200:
25,10*,5,24 at SL
5,48,21,28 vs WI at home
0,3,10 vs SA at home
Now 1,10 at INDThese are very poor numbers https://t.co/gmvBB0e3lz
— SINLESANN (@SINLESANN) February 12, 2023
It will be great blunder by Australia if this happens. #BGT2023 #DavidWarner https://t.co/mtZZYO3gHi
— Ravi Yadav (@RaviYadav708) February 12, 2023
Don’t think that’s fair, Warner is a great player despite his poor record in India. Management should give 1 more test match to him as no one was successful in Nagpur. Sometimes experience of 1st game of overseas tour helps immensely in next game. #INDvAUS #BGT2023
— Anoop Singh (@anoopshaashtra) February 12, 2023
https://twitter.com/EkanshRai11/status/1624615466273746944?s=20&t=OuxWaaMtluzCfPKibmdMuQ
So Cricket Australia planning to hunt down left handers ? 🤦🤦🤦
David Warner is far better player but may be he is nearing the end.
— 🅡🅐🅚🅔🅢🅗 | இராக்கேஷ் (@k_rakesh_tamil) February 12, 2023
That's wrong and unfair for Indian team and R Ashwin
— Bharbhuti ji (@crickdevil) February 12, 2023
Advantage India
— Pugazh (@iampug155) February 12, 2023
Scored a double ton 2 tests ago at MCG. Still in danger of losing spot in next test. KL Rahul has scored one 50 last 10+ innings and still guaranteed a place in next test. Different yardsticks ?
— Chetan Bhat (@chetdb) February 12, 2023