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AUS vs IND: David Warner’s power wanted in subject and camp, says Marnus Labuschagne

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It isn’t just David Warner’s numbers with the bat and his expertise on the high of the batting order but additionally his power that may enhance Australia, batsman Marnus Labuschagne has mentioned.
The left-handed opening batsman was included within the Australia Test squad for the final two Tests in Sydney and Brisbane with crew assistant coach Andrew McDonald hinting on Thursday that he can be performed even when he isn’t 100% match.
The Aussies are battling a correct opening mixture after the 34-year-old was dominated out of the primary two Tests because of a groin harm that he suffered within the second One-day International in opposition to India on November 29 in Sydney.

Warner had been batting on the nets forward of the second Test though head coach Justin Langer had mentioned that he was battling working between the wickets.
However, Labuschagne mentioned that Warner’s return to the squad brings plenty of power.

“He is a big inclusion for us if he comes back in, someone with over 7000 Test runs and averaging near-about 50. He is a superb player. I think he is in the top calibre of players. And just the energy that he will bring around the group and his energy in the field. It will be terrific and great to have him,” mentioned Labuschagne whereas talking to the media.
Australia axed Joe Burns from the squad and introduced in younger, uncapped opener Will Pucovski.
Marcus Harris and makeshift opener Matthew Wade are the others who can open though McDonald on Thursday mentioned that Wade is primarily a middle-order batsman.
McDonald mentioned Warner is the primary alternative even when 90-95% match.
“I think that is a clear option that he may not be 100% fit. He is coming off an injury. If he is 90-95% and the conversation is that if he is fit enough to perform his duties for the team. That is the conversation the head coach (Justin Langer) will have with the player and most times Justin has been pretty open with the players, giving them accountability,” mentioned McDonald forward of the third Test