David Warner in doubt for opening Test against India after suffering adductor injury

David Warner is in doubt for the first Test match against India after suffering an adductor injury during Sunday’s one-day international.

Australia's David Warner is assisted by teammate Glenn Maxwell and a trainer as he leaves the field.

Australian cricketer David Warner has suffered an adductor injury during Sunday’s one-day international against India, putting him in doubt for the first Test match at Adelaide Oval.

The 34-year-old was taken to hospital for scans on Sunday evening after hurting his groin during the second ODI at the SCG.

Warner triggered the injury while fielding at mid-off during the fourth over of India’s innings. The batsman landed awkwardly on the ground while diving for the ball and immediately showed signs of discomfort, grimacing on the turf.

He slowly limped into the changerooms alongside the team physio, and did not return to the field.

Depending on the severity, two to six weeks are typically required to recover from a groin injury.

Australia is scheduled to play four limited-over matches over the coming ten days before a four-match Test series against India, which will commence on Thursday, December 17.

Australia's David Warner.

Cricket great Adam Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket: “This is a big moment here for the summer really, because a bad groin strain can take a long time to heal.

“It’s not something you can quickly get over.”

Former Australian pace bowler Brett Lee responded: “Without pre-empting things it doesn’t look good at all.

“He could have even potentially ripped it off the bone the way he is walking.”

Earlier in the match, Warner compiled 83 before he was run out by Shreyas Iyer, falling short of a 19th ODI century.

On Friday, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis suffered a side injury during the first ODI against India, and was unavailable for Sunday’s match.