Australia’s swashbuckling opener David Warner’s participation in the remainder of the limited-overs series against India was thrown into doubt after he suffered a groin injury during the second ODI on Sunday.
Warner hobbled off the field after he struggled to get up following a dive in the fourth over of the Indian innings. A car waited outside the Sydney Cricket Ground to take the senior player to a nearby hospital for undergoing scans.
Asked about the opener’s condition at the post-match presentation ceremony, Australian skipper Aaron Finch said he was not aware of its severity but didn’t expect the southpaw to be available.
“No idea. We’ve got to reshuffle it around, I don’t think he’ll be available,” Finch said after the 51-run triumph.
Considering the way Warner grimaced in pain after falling while diving to stop the ball, it appears he could not only miss the third and final ODI but also the following three-match T20 series. The T20 games are scheduled to start on December 4.
Teammates Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and physio David Beakley helped Warner take the first few steps on his way to the Australian dressing room, from where he headed straight to the hospital.