Warner likely to resume batting in a month

Having had a surgery to his elbow, David Warner is set to resume batting in three to four weeks, reports Cricbuzz.

Unlike Steven Smith, whose elbow surgery required him to be in an arm brace for six weeks, Warner underwent an operation to remove a bone spur and loose bone that had caused inflammation and he should be ready for selection once his ban ends in a couple of months.

"David Warner underwent surgery yesterday to remove a bone spur and loose bone in his elbow that was causing an inflamed joint," a CA spokesman said.

"David will undergo rehabilitation in which we expect him to be able to begin moving his arm by the end of the week, and within 3-4 weeks resume batting, with his return to playing to be determined soon after that."

Both Smith and Warner returned midway from their stints at the Bangladesh Premier League owing to injuries. Serving a 12-month ban from international and Australian domestic cricket for their roles in the ball-tampering incident, their period of exile will end on March 28.

With Australia set to play against Pakistan five ODIs in the UAE - the last two matches likely to be held after the bans have ended - Warner is likely to be available for selection while Smith's situation is unclear as his recovery might take longer.