Sports Desk: Cricket Australia on Wednesday sent left-handed opener David Warner to Africa to get some match practice for future Ashes Tests.
The controversial southpaw, who has served his mandatory ban for
punching English batsman Joe Root in an England bar during Champions
Trophy, was not picked for the First Test at Trent Bridge, and instead
sent packing to represent Australia A side in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Speaking to mediapersons, Australian national selector John
Inverarity said, “David has trained hard but his preparation for the
First Test was not ideal.”
“He is in need of match practice and runs in the longer format. The Australia A games in Zimbabwe and South Africa will provide him with the best possible opportunity,” he added.
All-rounder Steve Smith will replace Warner, and will remain in England for the whole tour.
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