David Warner lands in Delhi under heavy security for the second Test. India presently holds a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
Following a poor showing in the first Test at Nagpur, Australia’s flashy southpaw, David Warner, landed in New Delhi under tight protection. The Rohit Sharma-led squad India and World No. 1 Test side Australia will play the second of four Test series matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, February 17.
Australia will attempt to even the series after gifting the host team a 0-1 lead in the opening meeting, as both sides have began full preparations. While the cricketers landed in Delhi for the second red-ball match. Australia opener David Warner was heavily guarded at the capital city’s airport. Warner rush to Instagram to show a photo of himself being escorted by police as he exited the airport grounds.
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David Warner lands in Delhi under heavy security
Mitchell Starc hands major boost to Australia ahead of Delhi Test
After a humiliating defeat in the first Test, the Australians have received a huge boost with the news that speedster Mitchell Starc would be available for the Delhi Test. The star bowler sideline after injuring his left middle finger while fielding against South Africa in December.
“There are a few items to check, but everything is on track. I’d like to be further down the path (in the recovery). But things are moving along – not as quickly as I would have liked, but the medical stuff is going as anticipated. I’ll do everything possible to be accessible for selection. The remainder of the group is then invited to participate in a conversation “According to NDTV, Starc said.
It is worth highlighting that the two tough rivals are on the edge of making a spot in the summit showdown of the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle. However, with India winning the opening match, Australia’s search for a place in the global ICC event finals continues.
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