How Bancroft 'mozzed' himself

Test rookie Cameron Bancroft might have 'mozzed' himself in Adelaide but he says his run-out with David Warner was a one off as the pair continue to build their opening partnership.

Bancroft was run-out for 10 in a mix-up on the first afternoon of the second Magellan Ashes Test in Adelaide after he was sent back by Warner halfway down the pitch.

England quick Chris Woakes swooped on a misfield by Moeen Ali at cover and hit the one-stump in sight at the non-striker's end to send the Western Australian on his way.

But Bancroft revealed on Monday in Perth that his cards were perhaps marked by a higher authority after he tempted fate prior to his maiden Test series.

"I probably brought the jinx upon myself," Bancroft said.

"Talk about Mother Cricket coming back and biting you on the arse … I was thinking about a month ago that I hadn't been run-out in a four-day game.

"And there you go – I got run out in a Test match. I probably brought that on myself.