Warner to stay in form by simulating match-like conditions

The Australian Cricket team has proved that they will not abandon one of their own with their attempt to simulate match-like conditions for the recently suspended David Warner so that he can prepare for the Ashes during his probation period.

Warner, 26, was banned from the rest of the ICC Champions Trophy and from Australia’s two tour matches following the late night incident in Birmingham that led to a pub brawl with Joe Cook.

Unfortunately for Warner, who had to bear the brunt of his actions, his suspension means that he will not be allowed to play in any form of lower league cricket in England as well.

Since reinstating an out-of-practice Warner to the first test of the Ashes series is not a sensible idea, the Australian team and the coach are racking their brains to come with a solution to retain the batsman without incurring much damages.

“We’ve got a responsibility to get him right and prepare him the best way possible, so a centre wicket is the only way we can almost replicate match conditions,” Arthur said.

Warner was the first to face the red balls in the nets at training at The Oval during the weekend, before his teammates showed up for their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy practice.

Coach Arthur has admitted that Warner’s suspension has opened up the possibility of moving Ed Cowan, Chris Rogers and Shane Watson to the top of the ladder.

“I guess it would be a real opportunity for the other batsmen in the squad to stand up in the first two practice games. Because if they do that they’ve got a real good chance of starting that first Test match,” he said.