Ashes star David Warner takes on The Sun’s crossword book as Ponting absolutely destroys him at the Lord’s Test

DAVID WARNER was spotted grappling with The Sun's crossword book while watching The Ashes.

The Australian batter was watching from the pavilion's balcony during the morning session of the second day of the Test at Lord's.

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Warner was dismissed for 66 on Day One after helping his side to a positive start in tricky weather conditions.

But eagle-eyed viewers spotted him battling against The Sun's crossword book.

One of which was commentator and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting who doubted Warner's ability to complete the puzzle book.

Ponting said: "I was trying to get a close-up to see if it was a kids' one or not.

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"But it is The Sun crossword."

Nasser Hussain then said: "You know Davy Warner quite well, how do you think he will be getting on there?

"Alex Carey is there, maybe he can help."

To which Ponting replied: "I think Carey will love a bit of that, Davy hand the pen over!"

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And fans also wanted to poke some fun at Warner's expense on social media as one Tweeted: "David Warner, there, struggling with The Sun Quick Crossword book no doubt."

A second commented: "Punter saying its probably a kids crossword or that Carey is doing more of it than Warner lmaooo."

A third said: "Dave Warner doing a crossword. I don’t think so."

While a fourth added: "Warner pretending to do a crossword, when we all know it’s a dot-to-dot colouring book he’s attempting to complete."

Warner's crossword time was cut short as England rattled through the Australian tailenders before lunch.

Australia are currently leading the series 1-0.