Warner has fought the longest format in the game. The last century of his ordeal almost came to him three years ago.
Australian batsman Steve Smith sided with Underfire’s David Warner to find test form on Wednesday, saying openers tend to work better when they have their “backs to the wall”.
Warner has fought the longest format in the game. The last century of his ordeal almost came to him three years ago.
The openers managed just three runs, including a Golden Duck, in the first Test against South Africa, which the hosts won by six wickets in two days.
Before the First Test against the Proteas this summer, he had his 5, 48, 21 and 28 points in his four innings.
“Looking back at his one-day game here (at the MCG) against England (a few weeks ago), he scored 100 points from a pretty tough wicket,” Smith said of his Australian side. told the Associated Press. (AAP).
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“Whatever the format of the game, Davey always plays pretty similar. What’s good about him in Test cricket is that he was able to take over the game from ball one,” Smith said. .
Warner is aiming to play for India & Ashes next year, but if his dismal condition continues, the southpaw will likely be dropped from the Test side.
Australia will face South Africa in her second Test starting here on Monday.