After fast Josh Hazlewood and opening batsman David Warner travelled home to Sydney, Australia is set to make at least one selection change for Thursday’s second Test in Adelaide
The opening bowler flew from Brisbane to Sydney on Sunday afternoon, dressed in regular clothes and without his Australian teammates.
After suffering a minor side strain, he is seriously considering returning for the Test.A representative for Cricket Australia confirmed that the duo, as well as South Australians Travis Head and Alex Carey, had returned home. Australia opening batsman David Warner is suffering from a rib injury after he was struck on the chest on the bowling of England all-rounder Ben Stokes. Warner didn’t come to the field during England’s second on days three and four of the first Test at the Gabba.
The Aussie quick has flown home ahead of the second #Ashes Test, and faces a race against time to be fit.https://t.co/JHQ8m0LGvx
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 12, 2021
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“He (Josh Hazlewood) was a little sore [on day three] so we tried to get him through,” Cummins said. “[It is] nothing too serious but we didn’t want it to turn into a huge injury.The key is we don’t want to put him in jeopardy for the whole series.He had a scan last night and there was nothing scary enough to not bowl today. We want to manage him a little bit.”
“Davey (David Warner) was available to bat. We just chose not to risk him,” the 28-year-old, said.
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“When we had 20 to win we couldn’t find him. We looked everywhere in the stadium. I think he will be alright for Adelaide.”
