David Warner hasn't had great deal of luck lately: Steve Smith backs Australia opener to perform under pressure
2 years ago

David Warner hasn't had great deal of luck lately: Steve Smith backs Australia opener to perform under pressure

India Today  

Steve Smith backed David Warner to perform well under pressure in the ongoing Test series against South Africa, saying the veteran cricketer has not had a great deal of luck lately. "You only have to look back a weeks ago a one-day game out here against England, he scored 100 on what was a pretty tough wicket," Smith said. Sometimes it doesn't work, and he hasn't had a great deal of luck lately," Smith added. The International Cricket Council match referee graded the Gabba pitch as "below average" and said that it was "not an even contest between bat and ball".

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Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
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1 week, 2 days ago

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early

India Today  

Steve Smith was delighted to return back to form after his magnificent century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Commenting on his knock, Smith praised the openers for seeing off the new ball and said that he rode on his luck early on. Australia finish day 2 on 405/7 Further speaking ahead, …

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early
1 week, 2 days ago

Steve Smith delighted after gutsy 101 in Brisbane: Nice to get some luck early

India Today  

Steve Smith was delighted to return back to form after his magnificent century on Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane. Commenting on his knock, Smith praised the openers for seeing off the new ball and said that he rode on his luck early on. Australia finish day 2 on 405/7 Further speaking ahead, …

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101
1 week, 3 days ago

'Lucky' Steve Smith returns to form, explains animated celebration after gutsy 101

India Today  

Australia batter Steve Smith combined with Travis Head to dominate India on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test match. I’ve been trusting myself and got some luck early on,” Steve Smith said after the day's play. For the first time in 25 innings, since the 2023 Ashes at Lord's, Steve Smith has a Test match century! ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4kt6rcDsYJ — 7Cricket …

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
1 week, 6 days ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”
1 week, 6 days ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”

The Hindu  

Former Australian opener David Warner believes that it is not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top order that is feeling the “pressure” despite the Border Gavaskar series-levelling win in Adelaide. “I think the pressure is on all the top order, not just ‘Uzzie’,” Warner was quoted saying by Fox Cricket. “He’s had four of probably the five hardest …

Sthalekar's Fury: Australia's Warner's Test Return a 'Mayday' for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months ago

Sthalekar's Fury: Australia's Warner's Test Return a 'Mayday' for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia women's skipper Lisa Sthalekar expresses her frustration over David Warner's recent statement about making a comeback for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. She argues that Warner's decision to retire on his own terms and allow the young openers to get tested once again is disrespectful and unfair to the team. Sthalekar believes that Warner's swansong last summer should …

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener
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2 months ago

Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener

ABP News  

Former Australia opener David Warner has hinted at a potential return to the international scene for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While he has retired in the past, he is now open to playing against India if needed. The Australian home series against India will be crucial for their quest to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship.

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket
2 months ago

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket

Daily Mail  

David Warner has made a sensational U-turn over his retirement from Test cricket in January announcing that he is 'available' for selection for Australia's upcoming series Against India. In a rather bizarre interview, Warner told News Corp that he was 'dead serious' about the claim, with the 37-year-old also stepping back from Australia's ODI team despite continuing to play for …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months ago

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series

ABC  

Steve Smith says his top-order teammates "hated" him opening in Tests, which heavily factored into his decision to return to number four in the Australian batting line-up. Smith said Test teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made it clear they would prefer him to bat behind them. Cameron Green's back injury opened the door for his return to number four, …

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith's woes continue as Australia star suffers nightmare knock at opener with Pat Cummins's side facing uphill task to win Test against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith's woes as Australia's new opening batter continued as the veteran scored just nine runs and burnt a review in New Zealand. New Zealand flipped the script on decades of Australian trans-Tasman Test dominance on day three in Christchurch, cashing in on a day that held rich promise. The Australia star has struggled as David Warner's replacement at the …

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?
11 months, 1 week ago

Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Will Steve Smith's opening gambit pay off?

Hindustan Times  

Why will anybody move away from batting at No. Like many things about Steve Smith’s sui generis batting technique and yet stupendous Test record, this is another seemingly unfathomable aspect that underlines his inclination to take on challenges. So, when Australia face West Indies in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval beginning on Wednesday, it will be Smith who …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

The Hindu  

Steve Smith said Sunday he felt obligated to step up and replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, but also admitted it suited him because he got bored waiting to come in at four. “They were obviously very keen to get Cameron in the side as well and play our best six batters, and for me it didn’t sit right …

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests
11 months, 1 week ago

Nothing new or foreign to me: Steven Smith on opener role in Tests

The Hindu  

Gearing up to open batting for Australia in Tests, Steve Smith on January 13 asserted that it was not a new role for him since he has the experience batting at No. With Smith set to open alongside Usman Khawaja, he said that he had been waiting for a long time to bat up the order, especially since Marnus Labuschagne …

WATCH | Cheeky sledge from David Warner provokes Steve Smith to golden duck in BBL clash
11 months, 1 week ago

WATCH | Cheeky sledge from David Warner provokes Steve Smith to golden duck in BBL clash

India TV News  

The star Australian cricketer David Warner made the headlines on his return to the Big Bash League on Friday. Warner made a grand appearance from a helicopter and then played a huge role in Steve Smith's dismissal on the very first ball of the game at Sydney Cricket Ground. Warner kept the sledge on when Smith took the stance to …

'We'll consider all options': Andrew McDonald on Steve Smith's keenness to open after David Warner era
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'We'll consider all options': Andrew McDonald on Steve Smith's keenness to open after David Warner era

India TV News  

The post-David Warner era can be a tough time for Australia with the legendary opener's shoes being very hard to fill. With Aussies thinking of a new partner for Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith's keenness to open if needed seems to have thrown the weight behind him, especially with the success he has had in the format. Notably, Australia's head coach …

David Warner bids farewell to Test cricket as Australia crush Pakistan to sweep series 3-0
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner bids farewell to Test cricket as Australia crush Pakistan to sweep series 3-0

Firstpost  

David Warner was denied the chance to score the match-winning runs in his final test but contributed 57 as Australia cantered to their victory target of 130 runs to beat Pakistan by eight wickets and sweep the series 3-0 on Saturday. Pakistan, looking to end a run of 16 successive losses in Australia since 1995, had added 47 runs to …

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith hopeful of taking opening role for Australia in T20Is with both hands

India Today  

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has expressed his excitement about partnering with David Warner at the top of the batting order in T20 Internationals for his nation. Known for his unparalleled batting skills and strategic mind, Smith is eager to take this opportunity “with both hands”, underscoring his readiness to adapt and provide his services wherever needed for his team. …

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first

The Hindu  

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meets South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year’s World Cup. It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia’s starting XI at last year’s failed T20 World Cup campaign. …

Warner dismisses Oval retirement rumour, eyes Ashes victory
1 year, 4 months ago

Warner dismisses Oval retirement rumour, eyes Ashes victory

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner has dismissed suggestions he and Steve Smith are going to quit Test cricket after the final Ashes contest against England begins at the Oval on Thursday. I don’t have an announcement.” A fixture at the top of the Australian order since his debut in 2011, Warner has managed 201 runs in the ongoing Ashes series, averaging …

'Very few players get call on their own retirements...': David Warner handed alarming reality-check by cricket greats
1 year, 5 months ago

'Very few players get call on their own retirements...': David Warner handed alarming reality-check by cricket greats

Hindustan Times  

David Warner has had a forgettable outing with the bat in the Ashes series so far. In the third Test in Headingley, Warner fell prey to Stuart Broad again – the Australian batter had almost identical dismissals across both innings against the right-arm English pacer. Australia's David Warner walks off the field after losing his wicket during the 3rd Ashes …

The Ashes 2023: Warner scores crucial runs to help Australia take control over England at Lord’s
1 year, 5 months ago

The Ashes 2023: Warner scores crucial runs to help Australia take control over England at Lord’s

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner took another decisive step towards securing his dream Test exit early next year with a battling 66 against England in the opening innings of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. Manisankar Murasingh, the silent achiever, gets his moment in the sun Wednesday’s innings was not only vital to Australia’s cause as IT seeks to take a …

Ashes: David Warner looks like a different player when he plays attacking cricket, says Marnus Labuschagne
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: David Warner looks like a different player when he plays attacking cricket, says Marnus Labuschagne

India Today  

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne feels that David Warner's shift in mindset has led to him scoring quick runs in the Ashes 2023. If he plays that way, he looks like a different player," Labuschagne said after the first day's play. Labuschagne debuted in the Ashes at Lord's back in 2019 after Steve Smith was ruled out of the second innings …

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan

The Hindu  

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket. Asked if he had any greater clarity about his future in the light of Warner’s comments ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, Smith told reporters at the Oval: “No”. So …

IPL 2023- Warner is trying but it’s just not happening for him: Axar
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023- Warner is trying but it’s just not happening for him: Axar

The Hindu  

Delhi Capitals vice-captain Axar Patel feels skipper David Warner is trying his best to lead from the front, but things are not falling in place for the veteran Australian opener. Delhi Capitals scored 172 on the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch, which was chased down by the five-time IPL champions on the last ball, with skipper Rohit Sharma playing a capain’s knock …

David Warner in our plans for World Test Championship final against India: Australia coach Andrew McDonald
1 year, 9 months ago

David Warner in our plans for World Test Championship final against India: Australia coach Andrew McDonald

India Today  

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has said that senior opener David Warner is still in his side's plans for the World Test Championship final against India. "But at the moment, Dave's fully in our plans for the WTC final, he's coming back for the one-day series, and he's recovered from his injury, so we'll see Dave back in Australian colours on …

Australia opener David Warner missed his chance to end Test career on his own terms, feels Ricky Ponting
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia opener David Warner missed his chance to end Test career on his own terms, feels Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting feels that David Warner may have missed the chance to end his career on his own terms as the opener struggles to get into form. Ponting, however, feels the World Test Championship final, which happens just before the Ashes, could be the last chance for Warner. The former captain also said that the opener should have ended his …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Usman Khawaja backs David Warner's form, says he will make strong comeback
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Usman Khawaja backs David Warner's form, says he will make strong comeback

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Australia's opening batter Usman Khawaja backed his opening partner David Warner for his inconsistent run in recent times. He hit two fours of Ashwin in the last game before he got out lbw so he was showing some aggression,” Khawaja said when asked if Warner, needs to be proactive. Warner to be assessed after getting …

Australia hope Warner returns to aggressive best
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia hope Warner returns to aggressive best

Hindustan Times  

David Warner spent no more than 54 minutes at the crease in the second innings of the first Test in Nagpur. He was dropped once by Virat Kohli at first slip off Ashwin’s bowling apart from surviving quite a few close leg-before shouts against the India off-spinner. Australia's captain Pat Cummins and his teammate David Warner take part in a …

David Warner expects spin-friendly pitches on 'challenging' tour of India in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

David Warner expects spin-friendly pitches on 'challenging' tour of India in 2023

India Today  

Veteran Australian opener David Warner said he is motivated to win in India and England before he hangs up the boots in Test cricket. Australia will tour India for a 4-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in February-March 2023 and the series is being billed as one of Australia's best chances to beat India in India. TURNING WICKETS IN INDIA Australia came up …

AUS vs SA: Steve Smith backs David Warner to regain form
2 years ago

AUS vs SA: Steve Smith backs David Warner to regain form

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith on Wednesday backed under-fire David Warner to find Test form, saying the opener has a tendency of doing well when his “back’s up against the wall”. “You only have to look back a weeks ago a one-day game out here against England, he scored 100 on what was a pretty tough wicket,” Smith was quoted as …

David Warner's manager dismisses retirement rumours about Australia star amid lean patch in Tests
2 years ago

David Warner's manager dismisses retirement rumours about Australia star amid lean patch in Tests

India Today  

David Warner will not retire from Tests at the end of the ongoing South Africa series at home, his agent James Erskine said, dismissing rumours that suggested that the opener might hang up his boots from the longest format of the game. He was out for a duck in the first innings of the Brisbane Test against South Africa earlier …

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia
2 years ago

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia

India TV News  

Steve Smith, just like so many times in the past, has come up in Warner's defence and said that Cricket Australia's lifetime ban on Warner is fundamentally wrong, and for the team, he continues to be a leader. Warner on Wednesday withdrew the bid to overturn his lifetime captaincy ban, saying the review panel wanted him to go through "public …

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years
2 years, 1 month ago

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith has issued a warning to the West Indies and South Africa, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years. “ was probably the best I’ve felt in about six years,” Smith told reporters on Friday. “I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven’t felt …

T20 World Cup: Steve Smith ready to demote himself in batting order if Australia's top order goes well
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Steve Smith ready to demote himself in batting order if Australia's top order goes well

India TV News  

The tricky and slow UAE wickets not supporting the power-hitters in the T20 World Cup, Australia batter Steve Smith is willing to change his batting order in the "scrappy" tournament to suit the requirement of his side. In a small chase of 119 against South Africa, Smith was Australia's top-scorer with his 35-run knock coming off 46 balls while batting …

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance
3 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance

India TV News  

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity. If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's …

David Warner ends century drought in domestic match
3 years, 9 months ago

David Warner ends century drought in domestic match

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner hit his first century in 14 months to help New South Wales maintain its unbeaten record in the domestic Marsh One-Day Cup on Thursday. The tournament marks Warner's return from a groin injury that had kept him out of action since the fourth test against India at the Gabba in Brisbane in January. "For me, it's …

AUS vs IND | Openers haven't shown intent, will bat aggressively if I play 3rd Test: David Warner
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Openers haven't shown intent, will bat aggressively if I play 3rd Test: David Warner

India TV News  

Australia and India openers have not shown the intent, urgency and bravery to put opposition bowlers under pressure, David Warner said on Saturday while adding that he will bat aggressively if he gets to play the third Test in Sydney beginning January 7. In the last two Tests, from both teams there has been lack of urgency at the top …

David Warner doing everything he can to play Sydney Test - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

David Warner doing everything he can to play Sydney Test - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

David Warner on Saturday said it is unlikely he will recover fully from the groin injury before the third Test, but is doing everything he can to play in Sydney. But I’m doing everything I can to get on that park and play, even if that means I’m not 100 per cent,” Warner said at a virtual media interaction. Australia …

India vs Australia: Steve Smith holds Australian batting together, getting him out early is key, says R Ashwin
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Steve Smith holds Australian batting together, getting him out early is key, says R Ashwin

India Today  

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has troubled the Australia star batsman Steve Smith a fair bit in the series so far. - Ravi Ashwin chats with @alisonmitchell about India's win and his plans against Steve Smith #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/n1eIbLXQp8 — 7Cricket December 29, 2020 After India’s win in the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, Ashwin said that Steve Smith holds the Australian …

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath
3 years, 11 months ago

Boxing Day Test: Steve Smith has scored only 10 runs, question marks on quite a few players - Glenn McGrath

India Today  

The last time when India defeated Australia in their own backyard, the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner was declared as the 'helping factor'. India is touring Down Under again and this time Steve Smith, David Warner and Australia's latest batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne are in the squad. He also did not shy away from talking about the flop …

Boxing Day Test: Against this Indian bowling attack, Australia need Steve Smith to stand up- Ricky Ponting
3 years, 11 months ago

Boxing Day Test: Against this Indian bowling attack, Australia need Steve Smith to stand up- Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Australia star batsman Steve Smith is going through a bit of a rough patch in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, but former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that he will get over this phase. Ponting also added that with this Indian bowling attack, Australia really need Steve Smith to stand up. "The one thing I do know is that Australia …

AUS vs IND: David Warner remains doubtful for 3rd Test against India
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner remains doubtful for 3rd Test against India

India TV News  

Australian opener David Warner remains doubtful for the third Test against India, as revealed by head coach Justin Langer, even while the hosts feel the absence of a strong opening option at the top of their batting order. Langer on Sunday revealed that while Warner looked comfortably batting in the nets he did show discomfort while running between the wickets …

India vs Australia: David Warner hopeful of playing in Boxing Day Test after missing out on pink-ball match
4 years ago

India vs Australia: David Warner hopeful of playing in Boxing Day Test after missing out on pink-ball match

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Warner had sustained a groin injury in the second ODI and was subsequently ruled out of the third game in Canberra, the three-game T20 series and the ongoing opening Test in Adelaide. Sydney: “Devastated” to miss out on the pink-ball fixture of such a “big series, star Australia opener David Warner is hopeful of playing the Boxing Day …

Australia vs India: Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back
4 years ago

Australia vs India: Steve Smith misses net session due to sore back

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Steve Smith Tuesday missed a crucial net session due to a sore back as the home team’s tumultuous build-up to the four-match Test series against India experienced another major injury scare. READ: Langer hails ‘great’ India-Australia rivalry ahead of Adelaide Test According to the Australian media, a team spokesman said the 31-year-old run-machine is likely to bat at …

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith misses net session ahead of Adelaide opener due to sore back
4 years ago

AUS vs IND | Steve Smith misses net session ahead of Adelaide opener due to sore back

India TV News  

Australia's premier batsman Steve Smith Tuesday missed a crucial net session due to a sore back as the home team's tumultuous build-up to the four-match Test series against India experienced another major injury scare. After having warmed up for 10 minutes with his teammates by doing a few stretching exercises and running drills at the Adelaide Oval, Smith skipped the …

Australia vs India: David Warner ruled out of 1st Test, injured opener targets Boxing Day return
4 years ago

Australia vs India: David Warner ruled out of 1st Test, injured opener targets Boxing Day return

India Today  

Australia opener David Warner has been ruled out of the 1st Test of a much-anticipated 4-match series, starting December 17, against India, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. David Warner said he is happy with the recovery but wants to be 100 percent fit before he takes the field for Australia in the Test series. Another 10 days will make a …

Playing first-class cricket gives us slight advantage in Tests against India, says Marnus Labuschagne
4 years ago

Playing first-class cricket gives us slight advantage in Tests against India, says Marnus Labuschagne

India TV News  

Australia's rising star Marnus Labuschagne believes that the home team will enjoy a slight advantage going into the Test series against India as most of its top-order players will be coming in after having played a fair amount of first-class cricket. "I will say that it's a slight advantage, four out of our top six have been playing Shield cricket …

Australia vs India, 2nd ODI: Steve Smith looking pretty scary for opposition teams, says Glenn Maxwell
4 years ago

Australia vs India, 2nd ODI: Steve Smith looking pretty scary for opposition teams, says Glenn Maxwell

India TV News  

In red-hot form, Steve Smith is looking "pretty scary" for the opposition teams, gushed Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell after his teammate hammered his second successive century against India on Sunday. Smith's quick-fire 104-run knock propelled Australia to a mammoth 389 for four in the second ODI, which they defended easily to secure a decisive 2-0 lead in the ODI series. …

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