Australia opener David Warner admits he will be troubled by his thumb injury for the rest of his career.
Warner fractured his left thumb after being hit by a Steven Finn short ball during Australia's tour of England last month.
The 28-year-old left-hander, who makes his competitive return in New South Wales' Sheffield Shield clash in South Australia starting Wednesday, said the injury was likely to affect him for the remainder of his career.
"I think I got hit against India in Brisbane on the same thumb last season as well and the pain is always going to be there," Warner told a news conference on Tuesday.
"It is about me getting through that pain. You speak to any wicketkeeper in the world – they are playing with broken fingers so I am not complaining at all."
Warner said he was optimistic about his chances of featuring in the first Test against New Zealand starting November 5.
He is set to have a new Test opening partner, likely Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh or Cam Bancroft.
"Well, look, I'm not a selector," Warner said.
"For me it's just about having someone at the other end I can trust, like all the other partners that have come before as well.
"Obviously it's disappointing to lose Chris [Rogers], but it's about another opportunity for another player to come along and put their hand up for selection and leave their legacy behind as well."
Warner was unwilling to be drawn into the criticism of the pink ball, which has been slammed just weeks out from the first ever day-night Test.
"I heard a few of the boys talk about that, because I haven't played with it yet," he said.
"I had a hit in the indoor nets the other day and I could see it fine, so I'll have to wait and see."