Warner is set to be out of action for the next six weeks

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Australia opening batsman David Warner will play no further part in the ongoing ODI series against England after he fractured his thumb during the second ODI at Lord’s.

Warner suffered the injury when he was struck by the first ball he faced from England pace bowler Steven Finn.

Warner is expected to be sidelined for the next six weeks, which may affect his participation in the first of two upcoming Tests against Bangladesh.

As a result of this, the national selectors are likely to have to chose a brand new opening pair since Warner’s opening partner Chris Rogers retired from international cricket following the conclusion of the recent Ashes series.

“I’m not 100% sure if he’s out of the first Test yet, but he’s got a little fracture in his thumb,” Australia captain Steven Smith said. “It was disappointing to lose him in that fashion today.”