David Warner has already been ruled out of the first Test, while Will Pucovski suffered a concussion in the first tour game against India, leaving the hosts light at the top of the order.
Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh are two names being touted as potential replacements, with the Australia selectors scrambling for options just one week before the start of the first Test.
However, Khawaja’s only focus is the BBL, where he will be playing for the Sydney Thunder once again. The 33-year-old last played for Australia in the Ashes, when he was dropped mid-way through the series.
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Since then, Australia have moved on to Marnus Labuschagne, who has proven to be an unstoppable force in the Test arena.
David Warner hopeful of Boxing Day return for Australia
David Warner’s wife Candice recently revealed that the swashbuckling opener is working hard to be ready in time for the second Test match which begins on Boxing Day.
Warner suffered an adductor injury during Australia’s second ODI against India and has been ruled out of the first Test.
David Warner has been hard at work trying to get back to full fitness, and the hope is that Australia will be back to full strength by the time the second Test match gets underway.
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