New Delhi. Former Australian opening batsman David Warner (David Warner) has revealed that he is ready to call off his retirement from Test cricket if Australia calls him up to fill the top spot in the batting order for the upcoming series against India. Warner, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year after an illustrious 112-Test career, said he is also ready to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield match to prove his readiness. Warner made it clear that his proposal is serious. He denied that his comments were made in jest. Warner told Code Sports, I am always available, just pick up the phone. I am always serious. Honestly, if they really need me for this series, I am very happy to go and play the next Shield matches. The 37-year-old Warner, widely regarded as one of Australia’s greatest opening batsmen, retired last summer after scoring 8,786 runs and 26 centuries, including a career-best unbeaten innings of 335. However, with injuries to key players like Cameron Green and Steve Smith returning to the number four position after a brief spell opening, Warner believes Australia may have to rethink their opening options. Warner said, “I retired for the right reasons, to finish the game, and I wanted to finish the game.” But if they desperately need someone, I am ready. I am not going to back down from this.” He said he had sent messages to both Australia head coach Andrew Macdonald and chief selector George Bailey about the situation. “I spoke to Torchy (McDonald) and his response was, ‘You’re retired,’” Warner said with a laugh.
I don’t think he wants to give me the luxury of saying, ‘Can you come back?’ The timing of Warner’s announcement comes amid growing uncertainty about Australia’s opening combination. Young talents such as Sam Konstans, who impressed with two consecutive centuries for New South Wales on his Sheffield Shield debut, are being discussed as potential future options, but Victoria’s Marcus Harris He remains the only established candidate to score a century this season. Other contenders like Cameron Bancroft and Matthew Renshaw have not made a strong case yet. Warner also offered his thoughts on how Australia can reorganize its batting lineup. He suggested that the team may not need a traditional opening batsman to fill their vacancy. Instead, Warner floated the idea of Australia’s current No. 3 Marnus Labuschagne coming forward to open the batting. Warner said that it is not necessary to be an opening batsman. I think you can call someone else to bat at number three, and Marnus can open. Is Nathan McSweeney (who scored 37 and 72 for South Australia) good enough to bat at number three? Options exist. Warner expressed optimism about the potential of 19-year-old Konstas, but added that it was too early to view him as a long-term solution. Warner said, “Constas can definitely become a long-term opening batsman with time. But I think you still have to look a little further.