Warner left the Gabba after reportedly jarring his neck before he briefly returned, facing just two throwdowns from batting coach Graeme Hick in the nets.

The 31-year-old received a neck massage from Australia physio David Beakley after the initial incident.

The scare comes just two days before the first Test begins in Brisbane, with Warner expected to play a major role if Australia are to reclaim the urn.

Warner, who is expected to open with the in-form Cameron Bancroft, averages 47.94 in Tests.

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