India Team gets a huge relief as Australia’s explosive opening batsman David Warner will miss the last three ODIs in the five-match ODI series due to the birth of his second child. Warner and his wife Candice have a daughter named Ivy.
According to the Australian newspaper Daily Telegraph, “Warner is flying to Perth this morning ahead of Australia’s series-opening clash against India at the WACA on January 12. At this point, it’s anticipated Warner will play that match and the second fixture in Brisbane on the 15th, before potentially resting the rest of the campaign when his newborn arrives. However, if bub No.2 was to decide to arrive earlier than scheduled Warner could face a lengthy flight from one side of the country to the other.”
Australia’s home series against India will start from 12th January. Australia will play five-match ODI series and three-match T20I series.
The left-hander batsman represented his national side in 65 ODIs already. Currently, the 29-years old batsman is in a very good form, especially in the Test format.
CA (Cricket Australia) will watch out some new players during this series as some important senior cricketers can also take important rest before the 2016 ICC World T20. The tournament is scheduled to be held from 8th March to 3rd April in India.