David Warner expresses interest in coming out of retirement for India's Test series

David Warner, the former opening batsman, has informed Australian selectors of his willingness to come out of retirement to participate in the upcoming home series against India.

Warner, aged 37, expressed that he is "dead serious" about his intention to return for the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy series, which is set to commence in Perth on November 22.

With Steve Smith aiming to reclaim the number four position in the batting lineup, the selectors are now tasked with finding an opening partner for Usman Khawaja.

The left-handed Warner, who concluded his international career after the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney in January, has communicated to Australia’s coach, Andrew McDonald, that he is ready to rejoin the team. However, McDonald appears to be noncommittal regarding this prospect.

"I'm always available; just need a phone call," Warner stated to News Corp on Tuesday, asserting that he would be a more reliable choice than those who have only recently started the domestic Sheffield Shield season.

"I am always dead serious. To be frank, the other players have participated in just one red-ball match since their last Test appearances in February, so my preparation is nearly on par with theirs.

"If they genuinely require my services for this series, I am more than willing to play in the next Shield game and step onto the field."

Warner noted that McDonald's response did not indicate that a recall was forthcoming.

"His reply to me was, 'you retired'," Warner recounted.

"I don't believe he wants to give me the satisfaction of asking me to return."

Warner, who has amassed 8,786 runs in 112 Test matches, has recently been active in limited-overs franchise tournaments in Canada and the Cayman Islands.

Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and Matthew Renshaw are among the candidates being considered to partner Khawaja in the series against India.