Former Australian opener David Warner has expressed his willingness to come out of Test retirement to play in the upcoming series against India.
The 37-year-old, who retired from Test cricket in January, stated that he is available if the national selectors decide to call him back.
“I’m always available, just got to pick up the phone,” Warner told Code Sports. “I’m always dead serious.” Warner revealed that he has already reached out to both Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey about a possible return. However, he humorously noted that McDonald’s response was a reminder: “you retired.”
Since Warner’s departure from the Test arena, Steve Smith has stepped in to open alongside Usman Khawaja. Smith has filled the role in the four Tests that Australia has played since Warner’s retirement. However, for the upcoming series against India, starting in November, Smith will return to his usual position at number four due to all-rounder Cameron Green’s absence with a back injury. This adjustment means Australia will need to find a new partner for Khawaja at the top of the order.
Although Warner has made his availability clear, there has been no indication from Australia’s selectors that a recall for him is under consideration. Instead, other contenders like Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, and Matthew Renshaw are reportedly being considered as potential openers for the series.
The highly anticipated five-Test series between Australia and India, which will run from November to January, will see the Indian team aiming to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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