18 Jan 2009

Warner called up for OZ cricket team

6:32 am on 18 January 2009

The rookie Australian batsman David Warner will replace Michael Clarke in the Australian squad for Sunday's one-day international against South Africa in Hobart.

Clarke has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to an injured thumb.

Warner, who smashed a blistering 89 off just 43 balls in the opening Twenty20 international at the MCG earlier this month, will get his chance to stake a claim after missing Friday's match.

The 22-year-old is yet to play a first class match for NSW but former players have been calling for the youngster's inclusion since his exciting Twenty20 display.