David Warner claims Test availability comments were 'taken out context'
David Warner has claimed his comments were "taken out of context" after uproar around him declaring himself available for Australia's Test side.
In October, Warner was quoted by News Corp stating "I'm always available, just got to pick up the phone".
The retired opener added he was "dead serious".
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David Warner addresses his antagonising comments. Fox Cricket
His comments have since caused major reaction, with many speculating he was simply trying to wind up the public.
Former Test all-rounder Greg Blewett was one of the strongest critics, declaring to Triple M Warner's comments were "garbage" and "self-absorbed".
"His last 23 Test matches for Australia he was just average. It's not like he was making run after run after run. He was playing some bloody average cricket and that's why he was retired," he said.
Speaking on Fox Cricket's coverage of the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan, Warner addressed what he had said.
"My comment was only if my phone rang and they called me and if they asked, you're not going to say no," he said.
"You're not going to turn down a game for Australia. I think a lot of it got taken out of context by some people but it is what it is. If I was to get a call, why wouldn't I say yes?"
Warner went on to add it's unlikely he'll be putting the pads on.
Steve Smith originally replaced Warner at the top of the order but will move back to the middle order for the India series.
The hole at the top of the order has created speculation about who will open against India.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan declared Australia need to pick their "next best batter", naming Josh Inglis as that player.
Warner went on to suggest Nathan McSweeney is ahead of the other players after his 88 not out against India A. The 38-year-old believes young gun Sam Konstas will be the ideal replacement for Usman Khawaja when he retires.
