David Warner injured his groin during the second ODI of India’s tour to Australia and has not yet fully recovered. But the hosts are desperate to have him a part of their playing XI for the third Test against India, considering their frailties at the top of the order.
During a discussion on Sports Today, Deep Dasgupta and Pragyan Ojha shared their thoughts on Australia going down that route.
Deep Dasgupta observed Australia opting to play a less than 100 percent fit David Warner is a welcome sign for India.
He reasoned the Indian bowlers can exploit David Warner’s restricted movements and plan against him accordingly.
Ashwin and Jadeja will make David Warner stretch forward on every ball: Pragyan Ojha
Pragyan Ojha was asked if the Indian spinners will be itching to have a go at David Warner if he is unable to lunge forward. He responded by revealing the groin plays a crucial part in a batsman’s movements and the injury can certainly be taken advantage of.
Pragyan Ojha pointed out that before getting to the spinners, David Warner will first have to counter the threat of the Indian seamers. He signed off by observing that Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will surely make the dashing opener lunge forward on every delivery if he does happen to face them.
Justin Langer has already confirmed that Australia would be fielding David Warner in their playing XI for the New Year’s Test starting on January 7. It will be interesting to see if Ajinkya Rahane opts to give the new ball to Ashwin to exploit the southpaw’s discomfiture.
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