Australia opener David Warner could have misplaced type with the bat however confirmed on Tuesday his sense of humour stays intact as he despatched officers scrambling with a social media put up suggesting he was holidaying in Bali within the lead-up to the ‘Boxing Day’ Test.
Warner posted footage of himself and his youngsters on a airplane with the caption: “My current situation. Bali here we come”.
Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori was requested by reporters whether or not a visit to the Indonesian vacationer vacation spot was the best preparation for the second take a look at in opposition to South Africa on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
New Zealander Vettori grinned and requested: “Is that true?”
Another workforce official was fast to precise doubt concerning the journey however mentioned he would discover out.
Warner, who managed solely three runs in Australia’s series-opening win on a troublesome Gabba wicket, later put the difficulty to mattress with one other social media put up.
“For those who are concerned I’m currently walking Coogee beach … and will be heading to the grocery store after. Until then stay tuned,” he wrote, referring to the Sydney seaside close to his residence.
Warner is ready to play his a hundredth take a look at on the MCG however his declining output has led to hypothesis he would possibly retire from the format after the New Year’s take a look at in Sydney.
Selectors, nevertheless, mentioned he’s a part of Australia’s plans for the tour of India beginning in February and have backed him to seek out runs in opposition to the Proteas.
His long-time supervisor James Erskine mentioned he had heard no retirement discuss from his shopper.
“No, (Sydney) won’t be his last test,” Erskine advised native media on Tuesday.
“He has lots of other interests other than cricket – but there has been no talk about that.”
