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David Warner says he won't miss a World Cup game for the birth of his third child, with his wife Candice set to deliver between Australia's next two matches.
David Warner has no intention of missing any games late in the World Cup as he prepares for the birth of his third daughter.
Warner's wife Candice is expected to be induced on Sunday in London, a day after Australia's date with New Zealand at Lord's.
Australia then have a week-long gap between games, before their final group match against South Africa in Manchester.
Warner will remain in London as long as long as required, before the tournament's leading run-scorer rejoins the group at Old Trafford.
"Our preparation (for South Africa) starts when I get back to Manchester," Warner said
"I've got a great, supportive wife, a great family base at home as well.
"We've got great support around us, the guys here have been fantastic, they've really got around me at this important time for my family.
"But my wife, as selfless as she is, cricket's priority and winning games for Australia and that's what we're trying to do."
Australia's coach Justin Langer said last week he was well across the situation and planning around it.
Combined with Finch, Warner has formed part of the best opening combination in the World Cup and his place at the top of the order is vital for Australia.
Warner and his family have endured a difficult 15 months since the dramas of Cape Town last year.
The 32-year-old confirmed he and his partner had suffered the pain of not just one, but two miscarriages in that time.
A frank Warner said the personal and family heartache had changed his outlook in his time away from cricket.
"Yeah definitely (gives it all perspective)," Warner said.
"It was unfortunate we had the two miscarriages during that time and we would have had one (baby) before this.
"The stats are there, one in four I think it is.
"So we're just grateful to have two healthy little girls at the moment and hopefully that third one on Sunday so I'm really anticipating it."
