In second coming,Warner given third degree

Warner,who had punched Englands Joe Root in a Birmingham bar during Junes Champions Trophy

Australia had a near perfect second day of the third Test at Old Trafford on Friday,with Michael Clarke leading the way with 187 runs and Australia notching up their first total of over 500 runs this year. It would have been perfect,had the David Warner incident not occurred just before lunch.

Warner,who had punched Englands Joe Root in a Birmingham bar during Junes Champions Trophy,leading to a ban from the Australia side,was drafted back in for this Test and the lifelong opening batsman marked his crease as a number six for his side.

He was widely booed and taunted from the packed stands at Old Trafford as he walked in to bat after Steven Smith had given away his wicket for 89 when he skied a top-edged sweep to Jonny Bairstow in spinner Graeme Swanns first over of the day.

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Warner was initially watchful but got a thick edge on five off Swann,the ball hitting wicketkeeper Matt Priors knee and bouncing up for slip Jonathan Trott to take the catch. He conferred with Clarke and decided to review,but replays showed a clear nick and there was nothing wrong with the catch.

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The jubilant crowd waved Warner back to the dressing room with glee,leaving Brad Haddin to come to the crease and steady Australia with tailender Mitchell Starc. Both finished with unbeaten 60s.

Warners review came after major controversy on Thursday when Usman Khawaja was given out by the on-field and third umpires despite not appearing to edge Swann behind. Cricket Australia asked the ICC for clarification over the incorrect call.

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