David Warner Set to Hit the Nets Within Three-Four Weeks After Successful Surgery

David Warner, the suspended Australian batsman, has undergone successful surgery and is likely to resume batting within three to four weeks. Meanwhile, Warner had return midway through the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)  to undergo surgery to remove a bone spur and loose bone that had caused inflammation.

The southpaw, however, is currently serving a ban by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal last year. David Warner along with Steven Smith and Cameron Bancroft tried to change the shape of the ball during the third Test against South Africa at Cape Town. Warner’s one-year ban will end in a little over two months, March 28. As a result, Warner is likely to be available for the five-match ODI series that Australia will play against Pakistan in the UAE.

Warner has undergone successful injury

A Cricket Australia spokesperson admitted that David Warner is likely to begin his arm movement later this week. In addition to, he will resume batting within 3-4 weeks. However, the actual date of his return is still not final.

“David Warner underwent surgery yesterday to remove a bone spur and loose bone in his elbow that was causing an inflamed joint,” a CA spokesman said.

“David will undergo rehabilitation in which we expect him to be able to begin moving his arm by the end of the week, and within 3-4 weeks resume batting, with his return to playing to be determined soon after that,” he added.

Moreover, Steven Smith also underwent elbow surgery earlier this month. However, his condition is a bit worse than that of David Warner.

Langer in contact with the duo

Justin Langer, the head coach of Australia said that he is in touch with both the cricketers. He also said that Cricket Australia is monitoring their rehabilitation program. Langer seemed excited that David Warner and Steven Smith will be fit and come back stronger in the upcoming days.

“I spoke to them both last night actually,” Langer told SEN on Tuesday. “I think Davey is going to get a clean-up, I don’t think Davey’s is as serious as Steve’s was. That said, Steve is in a brace for the next 5-6 weeks I think.

“We are obviously monitoring them very closely and we are hopeful they will be getting themselves fit and strong and putting their name up for selection. It’s an exciting time coming up,” he added.