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IND vs AUS: David Warner, Pat Cummins to miss remaining white-ball games; D'Arcy Short added to T20 squad

With injuries and keeping players ready for the Test series, Australian stars David Warner and Pat Cummins will be missing the rest of Australia's white-ball matches against India. D'Arcy Short has been added to the T20 squad ahead of Wednesday's third ODI in Canberra.

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IND vs AUS: David Warner, Pat Cummins to miss remaining white-ball games
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With injuries and keeping players ready for the Test series, Australian stars David Warner and Pat Cummins will be missing the rest of Australia's white-ball matches against India. D'Arcy Short has been added to the T20 squad ahead of Wednesday's third ODI in Canberra.

Warner had suffered a groin strain in Australia's 51-run win o Sunday at the SCG and had to return home to begin his rehab to be fit for the first Test from December 17.

As for Cummins, there are no injury concerns for the pacer but he has been rested ahead of the day-night Test clash at Adelaide Oval. The fast bowler has been playing non-stop through Australia's UK tour in August-September, and then was even part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE.

Short NOW comes into the T20 squad as a replacement for Warner, however, Cummins' spot in both ODI and T20 squads will not be filled.

"Pat and Davie are critical to our plans for the Test series," said coach Justin Langer.

"Davie will work through his injury rehab and in Pat's case it is important all of our players are managed well to keep them mentally and physically fit throughout what is a challenging summer.

"The priority for both is being fully prepared for one of the biggest and most important home Test series we have played in recent years, especially with World Test Championship points up for grabs."

Allrounder Marcus Stoinis, who suffered a side strain in the first ODI, remains with the squad but is likely to not bowl.

As for Mitch Marsh, he will not feature in the upcoming Australia A tour matches as he continues to recover from an ankle injury he had sustained during the IPL.

Marsh is now expected to make his return for Perth Scorchers in the KFC Big Bash League (BBL), which begins December 10.

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