Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener
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2 months ago

Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener

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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.

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Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
1 week, 5 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: Smith reveals why he wants to adopt a proactive approach vs Ashwin
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Smith reveals why he wants to adopt a proactive approach vs Ashwin

India Today  

Australian batting maestro Steve Smith plans to take a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, aiming to overcome the challenges he faced against the Indian spinner during the 2020–21 series. But he's also a very good bowler, and he came in with some decent plans," Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald. Ashwin, who has a modest …

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 …

Australia's struggle to find a proper Test replacement for David Warner a sign of things to come as golden generation edges towards retirement
2 months ago

Australia's struggle to find a proper Test replacement for David Warner a sign of things to come as golden generation edges towards retirement

ABC  

It is not often in cricket where a tour match gains notoriety, but more than 21 years ago at the Adelaide Oval, that is exactly what happened. Despite fielding a line-up featuring three World Cup winners and two players who would go on to captain the country, the Sri Lankans were rolled for just 65 by Australia's second stringers. David …

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 Ready to U-turn from Retirement for BGT: 'I'm More Than Happy to Play'
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2 months ago

Warner Ready to U-turn from Retirement for BGT: 'I'm More Than Happy to Play'

Hindustan Times  

David Warner is considering a U-turn from retirement for the Australian Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The veteran batsman, who announced his retirement from Test cricket in January 2024, has now expressed a willingness to return if the Australian team requires his services. However, Warner has also indicated that he is ready to play a Sheffield Shield match to get match-ready if needed.

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, …

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months ago

Australia's Smith Makes Bold Decision Not to Open in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India Today  

Steve Smith has finally addressed his decision not to open in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. He will return to the No. 4 position and will not open against India. Smith stated that he was not particularly fixated on any specific batting position when captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald asked him earlier this month, but he preferred …

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith to open against India in Border Gavaskar Trophy? Australia head coach gives his opinion

India TV News  

Steve Smith's batting position in Tests is already a talking point more than two months before the much-anticipated series against India. Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald was also asked about Smith's batting position and he stated no firm decision has been made on the matter yet. Steve Smith's record while opening and at number four in Tests Batting position Innings …

Steve Smith, David Warner among 4 Australian internationals to re-sign with their Big Bash League clubs – India TV
4 months ago

Steve Smith, David Warner among 4 Australian internationals to re-sign with their Big Bash League clubs – India TV

India TV News  

Australian internationals have re-signed up with their respective Big Bash League clubs ahead of the 14th edition of the tournament. Despite the 2024-25 season of the BBL clashing with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Australian Test players will get at least two weeks following the end of the New Year's Test in Sydney. Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey have …

Retired David Warner says he is open to play Champions Trophy next year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Retired David Warner says he is open to play Champions Trophy next year

The Hindu  

David Warner has declared his international career a "closed chapter" but at the same time, the Australian batting great won't mind padding up in the Champions Trophy next year should he be selected, something that has been described as an "emergency option" by his ODI captain Pat Cummins. "I will continue to play franchise cricket for a while, and I …

"Chapter closed": David Warner confirms international retirement but leaves door ajar for return in Champions Trophy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Chapter closed": David Warner confirms international retirement but leaves door ajar for return in Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : While confirming his international retirement, David Warner has left the door open to returning for Australia in next year's ICC Champions Trophy. "Chapter closed": David Warner confirms international retirement but leaves door ajar for return in Champions Trophy Warner announced his international retirement in parts over the last year. https://www.instagram.com/p/C9KkLx9p8D_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link In January, Australia's Test and ODI captain …

David Warner keeps door open to play for Australia in Champions Trophy 2025
5 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner keeps door open to play for Australia in Champions Trophy 2025

India Today  

David Warner has said that he will be available for the Champions Trophy next year if he is called up by the Australian team for the tournament. Warner confirmed his retirement from international cricket on his official Instagram account but proceed to keep the door open for a return to the team if needed during the Champions Trophy in Pakistan …

David Warner's retirement from international cricket confirmed after Australia's exit from T20 World Cup 2024
5 months, 4 weeks ago

David Warner's retirement from international cricket confirmed after Australia's exit from T20 World Cup 2024

India TV News  

There are no fairytale endings in cricket! Indeed, it hasn't happened with so many cricketers and David Warner just got added to this list today as Australia got knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024 with Afghanistan's win over Bangladesh in the final Super 8 game. Australia needed Bangladesh's win to go through to the knockouts but it didn't …

David Warner, Stoinis, Agar lose Australia's central contracts for 2024-25
8 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner, Stoinis, Agar lose Australia's central contracts for 2024-25

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, Veteran opener David Warner, who has retired from ODI and Test cricket, along with all-rounders Ashton Agar and Marcus Stoinis, was on Thursday dropped from Cricket Australia's list of centrally-contracted players for the 2024-25 season. Australia's David Warner Besides, Victoria opener Marcus Harris and pacer Michael Neser have also missed out on contracts that were offered to 23 players, …

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener
9 months, 1 week ago

Former Australia captain feels Steve Smith can dominate next summer as opener

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels that adversaries would want Steven Smith to continue as an opener in Test cricket. "I would love to see him succeed as an opener, I think he can, there's no doubt about that, he's good enough to bat anywhere, but as an opposition player I want him at the top of the order because …

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald
9 months, 1 week ago

Steve Smith likely to continue as opener in India series, hints Australia coach Andrew McDonald

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith's stuttering outings as opener have come under scrutiny, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald hinted that the prolific batter is set to continue in his role at least until the home series against India later this year. Australia's Steven Smith India will visit Australia between November this year and January, 2025, to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which they have …

David Warner's final bilateral tour for Australia meets anticlimactic end
10 months ago

David Warner's final bilateral tour for Australia meets anticlimactic end

India TV News  

Australia's star opener David Warner has been ruled out of the final T20I against New Zealand to be played at Eden Park on Sunday. Warner was a part of Australia's playing XI in the T20I series opener that was played at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday and contributed with a crucial 20-ball-32 in his team's six-wicket win. The …

Warner not expecting affectionate farewell from New Zealand fans
10 months ago

Warner not expecting affectionate farewell from New Zealand fans

The Hindu  

David Warner will play his final bilateral international cricket series against New Zealand this week but the Australia opener is not expecting an affectionate farewell from Black Caps fans in Wellington and Auckland. “Over here, it’s always the harsh reality that we’re neighbours, in sport we like to beat each other,” Warner told reporters in the New Zealand capital on …

Australia keep faith in ‘problem-solver’ Smith as opener
11 months ago

Australia keep faith in ‘problem-solver’ Smith as opener

The Hindu  

Steve Smith’s first outing as a Test opener may not have gone to plan but Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he had the full support of the team and that it would take time for him to build a relationship with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith, who moved up from number four following David Warner’s retirement, …

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: Djokovic bows down to Steve Smith as AUS star's brilliant return shocks Novak; Serbia legend then smashes a 'six'
11 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Djokovic bows down to Steve Smith as AUS star's brilliant return shocks Novak; Serbia legend then smashes a 'six'

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic, renowned for his dominance on tennis courts, showcased a different side of his sporting prowess on Thursday before the commencement of the 2024 Australian Open. In a unique event titled 'A Night with Novak and Friends,' Djokovic engaged in a tennis dual with Australia's star batter Steve Smith, tried his hands at batting, and engaged in multiple other …

David Warner to land via helicopter at Sydney Cricket Ground for BBL 13 game after brother's wedding
11 months, 1 week ago

David Warner to land via helicopter at Sydney Cricket Ground for BBL 13 game after brother's wedding

India Today  

David Warner is set to make a Hollywood-style grand entrance at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the star opener is likely to arrive via helicopter for the Big Bash League Sydney derby. This game marks Warner's return to the BBL, where he will play in the final three regular-season games for the Sydney Thunder. Warner's high-profile return to the BBL …

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith to open, Green recalled as Australia opts against picking a specialist to replace Warner

Associated Press  

Steve Smith was elevated to open the batting to make room for Cameron Green’s recall to Australia’s test XI after selectors opted not to pick a specialist to replace the retired David Warner for the series-opening match against West Indies. 4 in his first test since losing his spot as allrounder to Mitch Marsh last July The 13-player squad includes …

'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 enjoys fairytale end to Test cricket career as Australia sweep Pakistan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner enjoys fairytale end to Test cricket career as Australia sweep Pakistan

The Independent  

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David Warner on how he would like to be remembered: 'I hope I put a smile on everyone's face'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner on how he would like to be remembered: 'I hope I put a smile on everyone's face'

Firstpost  

David Warner brought an end to his 112-Test career spanning 12 years with a swashbuckling 57 in his final innings at his home Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday as Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to clinch the series 3-0. Asked how he would like to be remembered, he replied: “Exciting, entertaining and I hope I put a smile on …

David Warner fares well in final Test outing as Australia whitewash Pakistan 3-0
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner fares well in final Test outing as Australia whitewash Pakistan 3-0

India TV News  

David Warner led the charge with a fifty in his final red-ball outing to help Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the New Year's Test in Sydney on January 6 and complete a clinical whitewash 3-0 in the three-match Test series at home. Chasing a mediocre total of 130 in the final innings, Australia lost Usman Khawaja for naught …

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener
11 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener

India Today  

Former all-rounder Shane Watson said that Cameron Green is the ideal candidate to replace David Warner as the Australian opener in Tests. Australia need to select Usman Khawaja’s opening partner after the left-handed Warner finishes playing his farewell Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, the veteran also said that Australia needs to take care of Green’s bowling. …

AUS vs PAK: David Warner walks out for Test swansong at Sydney Cricket Ground with daughters | WATCH
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: David Warner walks out for Test swansong at Sydney Cricket Ground with daughters | WATCH

India TV News  

AUS vs PAK: Australia's celebrated opening batter David Warner will walk down the sunset in Test cricket as he plays his final career Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan. Warner's backpack, containing his baggy green cap, went missing when he was on a journey to Sydney from Melbourne for the 3rd Test. "Hi all, this is my last …

AUS vs PAK: David Warner loses Baggy Green cap ahead of farewell Test, makes emotional public plea
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: David Warner loses Baggy Green cap ahead of farewell Test, makes emotional public plea

India Today  

Australia opener David Warner came up with an emotional public appeal after his backpack, which had the Australia Test cap, went missing. David Warner said his prized possessions went missing during a transit from Melbourne to Sydney in the lead-up to his farewell Test. Warner is hopeful that he finds the prized Baggy Green before he walks out to bat …

David Warner retires from one-day cricket ahead of Test farewell
11 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner retires from one-day cricket ahead of Test farewell

The Hindu  

David Warner on Monday called time on one-day international cricket ahead of his farewell Test against Pakistan in Sydney, but kept the door open to play the 2025 Champions Trophy if needed. “I’ve got to give back to the family and also on the back of that I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well,” he said. If I’m playing …

Emotional David Warner drops second retirement bombshell at press conference in front of wife Candice and their daughters
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Emotional David Warner drops second retirement bombshell at press conference in front of wife Candice and their daughters

Daily Mail  

David Warner has made the emotional decision to retire from from one-day international cricket in the lead-up to his final Test match, announcing his decision in front of wife Candice and children Ivy Mae, Indy Rae and Isla Rose on Monday. The veteran Australian opener said on Monday he was 'comfortable' the time was right to conclude his ODI career …

AUS vs PAK: Usman Khawaja hails David Warner as 'fierce competitor' ahead of farewell Test in Sydney
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Usman Khawaja hails David Warner as 'fierce competitor' ahead of farewell Test in Sydney

India Today  

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja has hailed David Warner as a fierce competitor ahead of his farewell Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3. Pakistan's tour of Australia: Full coverage Warner announced that he would be retiring from ODI cricket, just a couple of days before his farewell Test in Sydney. It’s Baggy Pink week …

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad

The Hindu  

David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batter was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week. “The National Selection Panel have retained the same squad from Melbourne to Sydney as we look to clean sweep the test series,” chief selector …

David Warner reveals his successor in Tests ahead of his farewell game in Sydney
11 months, 4 weeks ago

David Warner reveals his successor in Tests ahead of his farewell game in Sydney

India TV News  

David Warner has picked his successor in Tests as he set to play his last red-ball cricket game during the third Test against Pakistan starting on January 3, 2024. The legendary opener picked Victoria's experienced top-order batter Marcus Harris over favourites Cameron Bancroft and Matthew Renshaw to replace him in Tests. Warner fell for 38 runs on Day 1 of …

David Warner kickstarts farewell series with century, goes past two Aussie legends
1 year ago

David Warner kickstarts farewell series with century, goes past two Aussie legends

Hindustan Times  

Perth, December 14 : Australian opener David Warner not only silenced his critics, but also went past two Aussie legends as he kickstarted his farewell Test series with a century against Pakistan on Thursday. During one of his best innings, as he was playing under massive pressure to perform following underwhelming Test returns for the past two years, Warner entered …

'I am not in a hurry to...': Steve Smith opens up about his retirement plans
1 year ago

'I am not in a hurry to...': Steve Smith opens up about his retirement plans

India TV News  

Australia batter Steve Smith is gearing up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan. Smith hasn't been a regular in T20s but is striving hard to become one and also played a couple of matches soon after the World Cup final in the T20I series against India. I think the boys feel like they're in a good place and …

Steve Smith's manager dismisses former Australia captain's retirement talks
1 year ago

Steve Smith's manager dismisses former Australia captain's retirement talks

Firstpost  

Steve Smith, one of the modern greats, is part of the Australian squad preparing to take on Pakistan in a three-match Test series this summer. Australian batsman Steve Smith has no plans to retire from Test cricket yet, his manager Warren Craig has said, adding, the cricketer is “talking about things he wants to achieve”. Smith, one of the modern …

Will Steve Smith retire from Test cricket after home season? Cricketer's manager responds
1 year ago

Will Steve Smith retire from Test cricket after home season? Cricketer's manager responds

India TV News  

Australia cricketer Steve Smith is gearing up for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan at home. This is also the last Test series of David Warner's Test career as he has already announced that the New Year Test in Sydney will be his last in the format. Though Australia won the World Cup, Smith's bat didn't roar as he …

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism
1 year ago

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Op India  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of Test teammate David Warner, calling the veteran opener a “hero” who has paid his dues in the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. Former Australia pacer Johnson launched a scathing attack against his former teammates David Warner and George Bailey, questioning why Warner is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in …

'No one is...: Usman Khawaja supports 'hero' David Warner, calls Johnson's criticism harsh
1 year ago

'No one is...: Usman Khawaja supports 'hero' David Warner, calls Johnson's criticism harsh

India TV News  

Ahead of the Test series against Pakistan, Australian cricket is in the middle of a little bit of controversy thanks to Mitchell Johnson taking a jibe at his former teammate David Warner. "Why a player at the centre of one of the biggest scandals in Australian cricket history warrants a hero's send-off," Johnson wrote in his column for The West …

David Warner hints at extending Australia career after winning World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

David Warner hints at extending Australia career after winning World Cup

The Independent  

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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 in T20Is? Selector reveals Australia's big T20 World Cup 2024 plan starting with SA series
1 year, 4 months ago

Steve Smith to open in T20Is? Selector reveals Australia's big T20 World Cup 2024 plan starting with SA series

India TV News  

Australia's transition in T20Is has begun with the announcement of the squad for the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. Australia, who will be playing their first game since the T20 World Cup 2022 which was the last for former skipper Aaron Finch, named Mitchell Marsh as the new captain of the T20I side for the South Africa series but …

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 …

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