(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Senior opener David Warner has been named in Australia's squad for the remaining two Tests against India of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The 18-member squad also sees the return of youngster Will Pucovski and fast bowler Sean Abbott.
Meanwhile, opener Joe Burns has been dropped from the side, owing to his poor form.
Here are the details.
In this article Warner expected to recover fully from his groin injury Warner will be given every chance to play: Hohns His inclusion will bolster the batting segment Burns dropped due to his poor form Pucovski, Abbott also make a comeback A look at Australia's 18-member squad Warner Warner expected to recover fully from his groin injury Warner is expected to recover fully soon, from a groin injury that he sustained in the ODI series against India.
Due to his injury, Australia missed his services in the first two Tests.
Notably, Joe Burns and Matthew Wade were the makeshift openers in the two games.
Besides, Cricket Australia selector Trevor Hohns has revealed that Warner will likely play in the SCG Test.
Quote Warner will be given every chance to play: Hohns Speaking on the same, Hohns, in a statement said, "David has made strong progress in his recovery from injury and will be given every chance to play in Sydney with another seven days until the match."
Inclusion His inclusion will bolster the batting segment
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