Analysis: David Warner is on the cusp of a year that may well define the legacy of this Australian side
While summing up the contribution of David Warner to Australia’s Test team over 100 Tests, a triohit on a similar theme: his sheer threat in terms of runs at speed often made them feel like the opposition was only paying attention to one batter.
Certainly, his opening partner Usman Khawaja attested to feeling fresher from playing about half the number of Tests in roughly the same career span: both made their red-ball debuts for Australia in 2011. Since they convened as a selection panel after the resignation of Justin Langer earlier this year, George Bailey, Tony Dodemaide and Andrew McDonald have been inclined towards perseverance over change: a quality some criticised following the unsuccessful defence of the Twenty20 World Cup.
Even as they were confounded by Warner, the visitors still took a toll. Cameron Green, tall as he is, copped a nasty blow on the bottom hand by Nortje, drawing blood and retiring hurt. Warner himself was struck on the left glove and the helmet along the way. Cheap runs these were not.
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