IND vs AUS: Why is David Warner not opening the batting in 2nd innings? Who is Australia opener with Usman Khawaja?

David Warner IND vs AUS: The biggest breaking news coming from the visiting Australian camp is that their senior opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of the ongoing second Test match against India due to concussion. Australia ended up conceding a disappointing innings and 132-run defeat at the hands of India in the opening Test match. The visitors are currently trailing 0-1 in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023 four-match Test series.

IND vs AUS: Why is David Warner not opening the batting in 2nd innings? Who is Australia opener with Usman Khawaja?

David Warner, the Australian opener, has been ruled out of the second Test match due to a concussion after being hit on the helmet and elbow by Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj. As per the latest update, Warner has also been found to have a fractured elbow, which puts him in serious doubt for the remainder of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

This news comes as a significant blow to the Australian team as Warner is a crucial player in their lineup, and his absence will surely be felt in the upcoming matches. To replace Warner, Matthew Renshaw has been called in as a concussion substitute for the ongoing Test match. However, the Aussie team management has taken a surprising decision by promoting Travis Head as the second opener alongside Usman Khawaja in the second innings where the visitors have a 1 run lead after India got bowled out for 262 runs in their first innings.

Warner’s knock on day one of the Test was a brief one, lasting only 44 balls, and resulted in him suffering multiple blows to his elbow and helmet. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of players in cricket, especially given the recent focus on concussion protocols.

The Australian team management has not yet commented on Warner’s availability for the remaining Test matches in the series. However, given the severity of his injuries, it seems unlikely that he will be able to take part in the rest of the tournament. The loss of a player of Warner’s caliber will undoubtedly impact the team’s chances of winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

David Warner has sustained two injuries during the ongoing Test match. The first blow he received was on his left elbow, resulting from a delivery by Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj. This has been confirmed as a small hairline fracture, and is likely to be a cause of equal concern as his concussion from the second blow.

The second blow was from a top-edged delivery, which has resulted in Warner being diagnosed with a concussion. Both injuries will likely impact his future participation in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. The seriousness of the hairline fracture to his left elbow is yet to be determined, but it is a worrying development for the Australian opener, who is a crucial player in the team’s lineup. This injury is likely to affect his ability to bat and field, and may impact his participation in the remaining matches of the series.

Australia Playing 11

1. Travis Head
2. Usman Khawaja
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Matt Renshaw
6. Peter Handscomb
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Pat Cummins (C)
9. Matthew Kuhnemann
10. Todd Murphy
11. Nathan Lyon

Latest update here: Warner is not only concussed, he also has a fractured elbow. Going to be a challenge to return in this series #INDvAUS https://t.co/Sx7VvXRv1p

— Louis Cameron (@LouisDBCameron) February 18, 2023

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