'Good Luck In BBL': Pat Cummins Brutally Shuts Door On David Warner's Comeback For India Tests

Australian skipper Pat Cummins hilariously turned down legendary opener David Warner's offer of an international comeback, expressing his side's aim to move on from the older lot of talent towards a new generation. Cummins was speaking at 'The Grade Cricketer' Podcast. Days back, Warner had offered to return for Border-Gavaskar Trophy if Australia could not find a replacement for him as an opener, even after trying Steve Smith at his spot to mixed results. Speaking at the podcast, Cummins in fact revealed he had a conversation about a possible return to the Test side.

"I did speak to Davey a couple of days ago. I cannot remember if he raised it or I did. He asked, 'What do you think?' And I was like,' Yeah, good luck with Thunder (Sydney Thunder in Big Bash League) this year. I look forward to your comments on Fox," said Cummins.

Cummins hilariously remarked that the batter likes to see himself garner headlines in newspapers.

"I reckon he does not mind seeing himself on the back page. We love Davey, but he is retired. Sorry mate!," he said.

Cummins also revealed that the first series loss to India at home in 2018-19 hurt way more than their inspirational 2-1 series win in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the Aussies were outplayed by Indians completely.

The highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy this year will kickstart with the first Test at Perth from November 22. This series will be critical for both sides' chances for an ICC World Test Championship final appearances and Aussies would also be aiming to prevent a hat-trick of series losses to India at their home.

Speaking on The Grade Cricketer Podcast, Cummins said, "I thought the series before that in 2018-19 was worse because we got completely beaten. That