David Warner doted on his young daughters before batting during an Australian Ashes Squad nets session at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.
The cricketer, 35, who shares Ivy Mae, six, Indi Rae, five, and Isla, two, with wife Candice Warner, 36, has been recovering from a rib injury ever since the first Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 9.
Australia have backed David to recover in time to face England in the second Ashes Test on Thursday.
On the mend: David Warner, 35, doted on his daughters before batting during an Ashes squad training session at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday (pictured) as he continues to recover from a rib injury.
Pictured with daughters Ivy Mae, six, and Isla, two, shared with wife Candice Warner
David has been nursing bruised ribs since being hit twice in his first-innings 94 at The Gabba on December 9, before not batting in Australia’s simple chase of 20.
That prompted questions over his availability for Adelaide, after the left-hander also stayed off the field during England’s second innings.
Tuesday’s training session at Adelaide Oval will likely give the biggest indication on whether he will play.
Family man: The Australian cricketer looked to be relishing quality time with his children. Also pictured is daughter Indi Rae, five
Recovery mode: David has been recovering from a rib injury ever since the first Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 9
Prediction: Australia have backed David to recover in time to face England in the second Ashes Test on Thursday
He appeared focused on the cricket pitch, no doubt wanting to be in top condition.
If David was to be out, Australia have a ready-made replacement with Usman Khawaja ready to step in at the top of the order.
That could effectively create a shootout between he and Marcus Harris for the Boxing Day Test, with Marcus’ spot still far from locked in long-term.
Determined: He appeared focused on the cricket pitch, no doubt wanting to be in top condition
Rib injury: David has been nursing bruised ribs since being hit twice in his first-innings 94 at The Gabba on December 9, before not batting in Australia’s simple chase of 20
On Monday, David shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of his back with large bruises after undergoing cupping therapy and told fans he was feeling ‘stressed’.
It is commonly used for pain relief.
The suction is said to increase blood flow and circulation, and reduce pain commonly associated with musculoskeletal injuries.
Next in line: If David was to be out, Australia have a ready-made replacement with Usman Khawaja ready to step in at the top of the order
Injured: David is pictured during the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 9
On Sunday, David’s wife Candice couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she and her daughters reunited with David after three months apart.
The WAG – who had been pictured hours earlier wrangling their daughters at Sydney Airport – was beaming as the family enjoyed a day by the pool in Adelaide.
Candice documented the sweet reunion on Instagram, captioning the post: ‘Together at last!!
We have missed you @davidwarner31.’
In the photos, Candice cuddled up to her partner under the sunshine, wearing a black bikini, floral hat, oversized sunglasses and a gold pendant.
In addiction recovery group therapy (http://www.lambdafind.com) mode: A ‘stressed’ David got cupping therapy on his back on Monday as he recovers ahead of the second Ashes Test against England.
The cricketer shared this photo of his bruised skin to his Instagram Stories
Together at last!
Meanwhile on Sunday, David’s wife Candice (pictured), 36, couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she and her daughters reunited with David in Adelaide after three months apart
Love: In the photos, Candice was seen beaming as she cuddled up to her partner under the South Australian sunshine, wearing a floral hat, oversized sunglasses and a gold pendant.
Pictured with daughter Ivy Mae
David, wearing a red baseball cap and a pair of sunnies, was also seen enjoying time in the pool with his daughters.
The loved-up couple then posed for a cute selfie with little Ivy, before David was later seen wrapping up one of his daughters in a huge beach towel.
On November 30, Candice revealed on Instagram that the family had been separated from David for 12 weeks while he was playing cricket in Adelaide.
The Sydney-based beauty had written alongside a picture of David and their children: ’12 weeks down and only 2 weeks to go until we make memories like this again. We miss you @davidwarner31.’
