David Warner continues to struggle for form on his debut for Randwick-Petersham
After being punished for not turning out for Randwick-Petersham last week, David Warner struggled in his debut for the club on Saturday.
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Test opener David Warner failed to make a significant impact with the bat in his long-awaited club debut.
After his decision not to turn out last week led to a suspended ban from state cricket and contributed to Randwick-Petersham's 10-wicket loss to Northern District, Warner was out for just eight on Saturday.
He took a catch in the outfield as the Randy Petes won the toss before reducing home side Eastern Suburbs to 183 all out at Waverley Oval on Saturday.
Talented young off-spinner Soumil Chibber took 3-36 to wrap up the tail.
Warner, dropped from the Australian side in all formats, has endured a troubled year both on and off the field. He made eight before edging behind.
His dismissal left his side 2-10 and they struggled throughout the afternoon on a tricky pitch, closing play on 5-63. Captain Adam Semple remains unbeaten on 10.
Elsewhere, Sydney University continued its superb start to the season, skittling home side Campbelltown-Camden for 132.
The Students finished the day just short of a first innings win on 1-131 - last week's double-centurion Scott Henry the man to fall.
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