David Warner shares impressive picture from Delhi ahead of the second Test
David Warner has been met with a police escort at Delhi Airport as Australia arrived in the Indian capital city ahead of the second Test.
After an utter capitulation in the first Test where Warner was dismissed for just 1 and 10 in an awful return to a nation. He has enjoyed visiting in the past.
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Warner has dominated in the IPL
While Warner has dominated in the IPL, having scored 5881 runs in 162 matches — third most runs in history. At an average of 42.01 and a strike rate of 140.69. Warner has been a huge performer in the T20 format in the nation.
It’s why Warner is such a revered figure in India. And seemingly the reason for the reaction rather than a perceived threat.
It was a big show of protection for Warne
It was a big show of protection for Warner with at least 13 men escorting the Aussie through the airport. At least one of which was holding a gun.
But while it was an impressive welcome for the man who is expected to be named the skipper of the Delhi Capitals for the 2023 IPL season, questions surround Warner’s participation in the remainder of the series against India.
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The first Test loss was the third worst Australia
The first Test loss was the third worst Australia had ever had against India and the second innings score of 91 was Australia’s worst in the subcontinent.
As for Warner, while he has a glittering IPL career, his spot in the squad for the remainder of the Test series appears to be hanging by a thread.
The first Test was Warner’s ninth in the country, where he scored 399 runs at 22.17.