WARNER WILL BE FIT FOR SRI LANKA TOUR BELIEVES THE OPTIMISTIC STEVE SMITH

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David Warner has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Triangular One-Day International (ODI) series in the West Indies due to a broken left Index finger, which he suffered while fielding during the match against South Africa. Although, Australian skipper Steve Smith believes his deputy David Warner should be fit and fine for the first Test against Sri Lanka at the end of July.

 

Speaking to cricket.com.au. Smith said, “I think he is out for the Tri-series so the most important thing from my aspect is that he is right for the Test series (in Sri Lanka). I think that’s about six weeks away and the medical staff and Dave are confident he will be fine for that first Test match.”

 

Smith further said, “It’s tough missing guys like Dave. He’s in the form of his life and batting beautifully and he will be a big loss for us. He has played beautifully at the top of the order on some difficult batting wickets. They have been quite slow so far throughout the series.”

 

Warner, who recently led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) crown, said this break will provide him some space and will make sure he spend some quality time with his family.

 

“It’s obviously disappointing to be sidelined given the form I’ve been in, (but this) will give me the chance to freshen up and spend some quality time with my family after an intense period of action.” Warner said in a statement.