Pat Cummins rules out David Warner's return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
What's the story
Australia's cricket team captain, Pat Cummins, has ruled out David Warner's return for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Despite Warner's willingness to come out of retirement and rejoin the team, Cummins said that their focus is on the current lineup for the upcoming series against India.
This comes after Warner retired earlier this year after a Test match in Sydney against Pakistan.
Response
Cummins responds to Warner's comeback offer
Responding to Warner's comeback offer on The Grade Cricketer podcast, Cummins described it as a bit of a wind-up.
He jokingly said that the team is interested and will be in touch. "Dave, we're very interested. We're taking it very seriously and we'll be in touch, mate," said Cummins during the podcast discussion.
Team challenges
Australia's cricket team faces challenges
The Australian cricket team has been grappling with a few issues, including Cameron Green's injury and Steve Smith's return to his regular No. 4 spot after a brief stint as an opener.
These problems have emerged following Warner's retirement earlier this year.
However, despite these challenges, Cummins is still looking at the current lineup for the upcoming series against India.
Career recap
Warner's retirement and potential comeback
One of Australia's finest opening batters, Warner retired earlier this year.
He had a stellar career with 8,786 runs and 26 centuries under his belt. His highest score was an unbeaten 335.
Despite his retirement, Warner has shown a willingness to return to the game if the team needs him.