Michael Vaughan before England’s summer Ashes series-‘I know England fear David Warner but he doesn’t have much of a record here’. On June 16, the Ashes will commence.
On his best days, Australian hitter David Warner can destroy any opponent, but things are not looking bright for the southpaw ahead of the 2023 Ashes. Given his recent dismal performance in Test cricket, there was much debate over whether the opener should go to England. Nevertheless, Cricket Australia has chosen to support him and has also included Marcus Harris, who has a strong track record playing in English conditions, in the team. As a result, Warner’s spot in the starting XI is not now certain.
The Ben Stokes-led team does dread the cricketer, but Michael Vaughan, a former England captain, said they won’t be too concerned because of his dismal English records. The 36-year-old has participated in 13 Test matches in England and has amassed 651 runs. Since the opener had a terrible season in his previous series against England, Vaughan thinks the home team will be considerably more at ease this time around.
“The one thing with David Warner, I know England fear him, I do know that the captain worries that Warner could come out of the traps and just have one of those series. And he’s never done it really in England. He doesn’t have much of a record here. I know Anderson and Broad don’t mind bowling to him. But the modern game seems to be available to out-of-the-box thinking more than ever. He doesn’t have to open the batting,”
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At age five or six, could they find a home for Warner? Vaughan inquired.
Warner may be a tremendous addition to the team at number five or six, according to Vaughan, who also noted that the Australia international is an excellent spinner and that the Duke ball won’t swing much after 30 overs.
“Warner is such a good player of spin. He’s such a good player when the ball that’s not moving. The ball won’t move after 30-odd overs in English conditions. Could they find a place for him at five or six?”
Vaughan added.
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