Australian opener David Warner's participation in the first one-day match against India in Mumbai on Friday will depend on his medical clearance, as he works to regain fitness after suffering a hairline fracture of the elbow.
Warner, who was ruled out halfway through the second Test with a concussion during the just-completed series, returned home to recover from the elbow injury and missed the last two Tests. He joined the one-day squad in Mumbai on Monday after two final rehabilitation sessions in Australia.
Warner will be assessed by the team's medical staff after batting in the nets, and a final decision will be made on his availability for the opening game of the three-match series.
"They will look at Dave in Mumbai for game one and make a call from there," said a team spokesman.
Coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism that Warner would be fit for the full one-day series, including matches in Vizag on Sunday and Chennai next Wednesday. "He's recovered from his injury, so we'll see Dave back in Australian colours on the 17th and we'll go from there," McDonald said.
