Aussies have opening worries ahead of India series
Warner is ruled out for first Test and probable replacement Pucovski is still recovering from concussion
10 December 2020 - 15:49
Melbourne — Australia face a test of their batting depth against India with an injury cloud hanging over their top order, Steve Smith said on Thursday.
Veteran opener David Warner has been ruled out of the first Test in Adelaide while his likely replacement, Will Pucovski, is recovering from concussion after being hit by a bouncer during a tour match. With incumbent Joe Burns also struggling for runs, Smith said Australia would find out how well their batting reserves would cope...
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