Is David Warner Returning to Test Cricket?

Former Australian opener David Warner has hinted at a potential return to international cricket for the upcoming five-match Test series against India.

The 37-year-old made the statement during an interview.

I’m always available, just got to pick up the phone. I’m always dead serious. Honestly, if they really needed me for this series, I’d be more than happy to play the next Shield game and step up.

Warner last played a test match against Pakistan in January this year before walking away from the game. However, despite stepping away from international red-ball cricket, Warner has expressed his willingness to play for his domestic team, New South Wales, in the Sheffield Shield if needed.

“I did retire for the right reasons, and I wanted to finish on my terms. But my hand is up if they desperately need someone. I’m not going to shy away from that,” Warner said.

David Warner’s Test record, just like his overcall career, is storied, with 8,786 runs and 26 centuries, including a memorable unbeaten 335.

Australia has been on the lookout for his replacement ever since. Usman Khwaja has nailed down his place at the top but has failed to find a solid partner, especially with Steve Smith expected to return to his favored no4 batting spot.

Australian selectors are considering Matt Renshaw, Sam Kontas, Marcus Harris, and Cameron Bancroft, with Kontas particularly catching the selectors’ eye after smashing consecutive centuries in recent games.

The five-match series between the two sides is set to commence from November 22nd with Australia sure to miss Warner’s 1218 runs in test cricket against the visitors.