Sydney: Australian opening batsman David Warner and Will Pucovski have been included in Australia squad for the third and fourth Tests against India which will be played in Sydney and Brisbane respectively.
Out-of-form Aussie opener Joe Burns has been dropped from the Australian squad for the Border-Gavaskar series. Warner who has been ruled out of the second ODI against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday (November 29), after exhibiting discomfort while fielding with an adductor muscle injury. Will Pucovski had suffered a concussion during the practice match against India and missed the first two Tests. But the 22-year-old will still have to pass further fitness tests before he can be cleared to make a possible debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
“David Warner, Will Pucovski and Sean Abbott will rejoin the squad in Melbourne tomorrow evening in preparation for the Sydney Test. David has made strong progress in his recovery from injury and will be given every chance to play in Sydney with another seven days until the match. Sean has fully recovered from a calf strain and is also available for selection.”
national selector Trevor Hohns said in a statement.
” Will is in the final stages of the graduated return to play protocols and has been symptom free for some time. He will be fit to play in Sydney subject to completing the return to play protocols and an independent assessment.” He added. “Joe Burns has been released from the squad and will return to the Brisbane Heat. Unfortunately, Joe’s returns haven’t been what he or the selectors would like or what we consider he is capable of,” Hohns further added.
Australia squad for third Test: Tim Paine (captain), Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Wade, David Warner.
