Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles
5 years, 7 months ago

Return of Smith and Warner has seen Aussies swap snarls for cuddles

Daily Mail  

There will not be a touchier, feelier team at this World Cup than Australia. Australia are in the process of welcoming back shamed duo Steve Smith and David Warner Australia coach Justin Langer was never averse to a word with opposition batsmen during his 105-Test career, but circumstances persuaded him to adopt a gentler tone when his team arrived in the UK last week. Australia coach Justin Langer insists the team will have to 'care' for the returning duo Saturday's World Cup warm-up match against England in Southampton will give them a gentle taste of what lies in store. Smith said he had 'turned a blind eye' to the moment Warner instructed Bancroft on the art of sandpaper use, while Bancroft confirmed Warner's central role in the scam. Smith said he 'turned a blind eye' to the moment Warner instructed Bancroft to use sandpaper Warner enjoyed a fruitful IPL, where he formed a fine opening partnership with Jonny Bairstow, who he had sledged viciously during the 2017-18 Ashes.

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

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

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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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Warner not expecting affectionate farewell from New Zealand fans
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Steve Smith relishing chance to open for Australia
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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 …

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Australia vs England: ‘It was best I've felt in about six years’, Steve Smith on his innings in 1st ODI
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia vs England: ‘It was best I've felt in about six years’, Steve Smith on his innings in 1st ODI

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Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 80 from 77 deliveries in the first ODI against England, and was also caught mouthing, ‘I’m back baby.’ Adelaide: Star Australian batter Steve Smith is hopeful of a big summer, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years after a 12-month process to adjust his technique. “ was probably the …

David Warner to return to action next week despite still requiring 'six to nine months' of rehab for groin injury
3 years, 10 months ago

David Warner to return to action next week despite still requiring 'six to nine months' of rehab for groin injury

Firstpost  

Sydney: Dynamic Australian opener David Warner reckons he will have to face “at least six to nine months” of rehab for his groin injury but will be back in action for New South Wales next week. AFP “Just to clarify a comment I made on commentary last night, that “My Groin” will need ongoing treatment and will have an annoying …

Presence of Steve Smith, David Warner will make Australia different kettle of fish: Tim Paine on India series
4 years, 9 months ago

Presence of Steve Smith, David Warner will make Australia different kettle of fish: Tim Paine on India series

India TV News  

The experience of 15,000 Test runs between Steve Smith and David Warner will certainly give Australian batting unit a formidable look when they take on India in a four-match series at the end of the year, feels skipper Tim Paine. "I think you put in 15,000 Test runs with two guys alone, Steve Smith and David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne's come …

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
4 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands on Wednesday, less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground. They will be playing in a series-deciding third Twenty20 international against South Africa in front of an expected capacity crowd where “maximum security” will be in place to prevent any …

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect
4 years, 10 months ago

South Africa vs Australia: Smith and Warner will receive hostility on their return to Rainbow Nation, but they also deserve some respect

Firstpost  

The redemptive narratives of Smith and Warner drip with metaphor and meaning. Now Smith intends to “smile and laugh”, as he told journalists in Johannesburg ahead of his team’s first of three T20Is against South Africa starting on Friday. “It’s nice to be back playing in South Africa,” he said. I’ve learned a lot over the last two years.” Smith …

Steve Smith expecting hostile reception from South Africa fans
4 years, 10 months ago

Steve Smith expecting hostile reception from South Africa fans

The Hindu  

Steve Smith plans to "play along and have fun" with South Africa fans who dish out hostility over an ill-fated 2018 tour that cost him the Australia captaincy. Smith and David Warner were suspended for a year and Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month ban for their part in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against the Proteas almost …

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrives

The Hindu  

Cricket South Africa’s interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to “respect” Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. “I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don’t go overboard with these things,” Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive
4 years, 10 months ago

Show respect to Steve Smith, David Warner: CSA tells South African fans as Australia arrive

India TV News  

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to "respect" Steve Smith and David Warner as the Australians return to the country for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal. "I would plead with South African fans to respect our opponents and don't go overboard with these things," Faul told The Herald. Both Warner and …

Warner, Smith brace for ‘hostile’ South Africa crowd
4 years, 10 months ago

Warner, Smith brace for ‘hostile’ South Africa crowd

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show “respect” as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for the first time since the ‘Sandpapergate’ ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket. “I copped it in England; I actually enjoyed that and played along with it.. “Hopefully, we’re showed some respect when we go …

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood
4 years, 10 months ago

Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood

Firstpost  

Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation two years after the ball-tampering scandal, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said. Melbourne: Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation …

David Warner: Batsman emotional and 'extremely grateful' over Australia return after award win
4 years, 11 months ago

David Warner: Batsman emotional and 'extremely grateful' over Australia return after award win

The Hindu  

David Warner showed his emotion and expressed gratitude for being allowed back into the Australia set-up as he accepted his third Allan Border Medal. Warner also fought back the tears as he thanked his parents and wife Candice, who he described as his "rock and inspiration". "Everything to get us back in there amongst the guys, taking us to Dubai, …

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back
5 years, 2 months ago

Justin Langer unsure if Steve Smith wants Australia captaincy back

Hindustan Times  

Steve Smith’s ban on leading Australia ends in March but the star batsman may not want the Test captaincy back, coach Justin Langer says. “I’ve built a good relationship with Steve over the last 18 months, and it is going to come down to honest conversations,” the coach told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday. “I’ll be one of the …

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes
5 years, 4 months ago

Right call on Steve Smith... now David Warner needs to get nasty for Australia in the Ashes

Daily Mail  

It is easy to be wise after the event, but I believe everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck by that nasty blow on the neck by Jofra Archer at Lord's. Everything has been handled correctly ever since Steve Smith was struck on the neck I'm certainly not taking the situation lightly. I was not surprised …

Smith and Warner need strong Ashes start to counter boo boys, says McGrath
5 years, 5 months ago

Smith and Warner need strong Ashes start to counter boo boys, says McGrath

The Hindu  

Returning Australia Test stars Steve Smith and David Warner can silence critics in the England crowd by starting strongly in the Ashes, says former star Glenn McGrath. Smith and Warner are set to play in the longest format this week for the first time since they served bans for their roles in a ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa last year. …

World Cup 2019: England captain Morgan won't tell fans how to react to Smith, Warner
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: England captain Morgan won't tell fans how to react to Smith, Warner

The Hindu  

England captain Eoin Morgan insists it is not his job to tell supporters how to react to Australia stars David Warner and Steve Smith when the arch rivals meet in a crucial World Cup clash on Tuesday. “And you often see crowds offering support to both sets of players in the grounds.” READ| Ambrose: ‘Smith, Warner got away with murder’ …

Brett Lee insists Smith, Warner need to have 'thick skin' to shine
5 years, 7 months ago

Brett Lee insists Smith, Warner need to have 'thick skin' to shine

The Hindu  

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee feels that the duo of Steve Smith and David Warner have nothing to prove but the they will need to have “thick skin” to counter sledging and hostile crowds at the World Cup. Smith and Warner, who are returning after serving suspensions for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa in 2018, …

Smith and Warner can win 2019 World Cup for Australia but they have to cop some sledging: Lee
5 years, 7 months ago

Smith and Warner can win 2019 World Cup for Australia but they have to cop some sledging: Lee

India TV News  

Steve Smith and David Warner have nothing to prove but the duo will need to have "thick skin" to counter sledging and hostile crowd in the World Cup, said former Australia pacer Brett Lee. Smith and Warner, who are returning after serving suspensions for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa in 2018, have already witnessed hostile …

Steve Smith and David Warner return for Australia in World Cup warm-up
5 years, 7 months ago

Steve Smith and David Warner return for Australia in World Cup warm-up

Daily Mail  

Steve Smith marked his return to English soil with a typically assured half century but there were contrasting fortunes for his Australia team-mates David Warner and Usman Khawaja. Smith and Warner are back on the international scene after one-year bans for their part in the ball-tampering scandal and made their comebacks on these shores in the first of the summer's …

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019
5 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith takes stunning catch on Australia return ahead of World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

Following a one-year ban from international cricket due to the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, Steve Smith announced his return to the national side in style with a diving catch against New Zealand XI on Monday. However, Smith and batsman David Warner featured in Australia's squad for the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. In the lead up to …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: David Warner’s second chance with Australia in World Cup squad
5 years, 8 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: David Warner’s second chance with Australia in World Cup squad

Hindustan Times  

David Warner was all about explosive batting and looking for an excuse to get in the ear of the opponent -- forever spoiling for confrontation. Australian cricket’s bad boy though is a chastened man a year after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa almost completely destroyed his international career. File image of David Warner The opener, having just ended a …

World Cup 2019: Smith, Warner return as Australia announce 15-man squad
5 years, 8 months ago

World Cup 2019: Smith, Warner return as Australia announce 15-man squad

ABP News  

Steve Smith and David Warner were on Monday selected for Australia's World Cup squad, but there was no room for Josh Hazlewood or Peter Handscomb. It left coach Justin Langer with a dilemma on the back of the defending World Cup champions winning eight one-day internationals on the trot, against India and Pakistan. "Unfortunately, from the recent squad which toured …

One day to go: Steven Smith and David Warner to breathe a bit easier as ball-tampering ban set to expire tomorrow
5 years, 9 months ago

One day to go: Steven Smith and David Warner to breathe a bit easier as ball-tampering ban set to expire tomorrow

India TV News  

After a long, hard 12-month slog for Australian cricket, ex-skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner will be allowed to rejoin their old teammates after serving bans for a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Smith and Warner are playing franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League, while Australia is in the United Arab Emirates playing Pakistan with two games …

'It's like we never left': Steve Smith, David Warner meet Australia squad ahead of Pakistan series; see video
5 years, 9 months ago

'It's like we never left': Steve Smith, David Warner meet Australia squad ahead of Pakistan series; see video

India TV News  

Desperately awaiting their return to the national side, banned duo Steve Smith and David Warner met the Australian squad in Dubai ahead of the ODI series against Pakistan and the former captains felt like it was almost as if they never left. It's like we didn't really leave, the boys were very accepting of us coming in and with open …

Steve Smith, David Warner meet Australia squad
5 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith, David Warner meet Australia squad

The Hindu  

Steve Smith and David Warner have met their Australia team-mates in Dubai as they prepare to return to international cricket following lengthy suspensions. "It's been great to be back around the group, they've been really welcoming again and it's almost like we never left, so everything is on the right track," Smith said. RELATED | Prithvi Shaw brushes aside ‘indiscipline’ …

Back from the wilderness, Steven Smith and David Warner to gel with the Australian squad before playing in the IPL
5 years, 9 months ago

Back from the wilderness, Steven Smith and David Warner to gel with the Australian squad before playing in the IPL

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Steve Smith and David Warner might not be a part of the ODI squad for the series against Pakistan, but coach Justin Langer wants both the players to spend some quality time with the squad in Dubai before they head to India to join their respective Indian Premier League teams. Smith and Warner were banned for 12 …

Steve Smith and David Warner's return very healthy for Australian cricket: Alex Carey
5 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith and David Warner's return very healthy for Australian cricket: Alex Carey

India TV News  

Australia had come into the series against India looking to make the most of a five-match series before the World Cup, and now they stand on the cusp of winning the series when they come out to play the fifth game at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday. The visiting vice-captain Alex Carey feels that the hardwork over the last …

Australia's Steve Smith back in nets at SCG after elbow surgery
5 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Steve Smith back in nets at SCG after elbow surgery

The Hindu  

Steve Smith has returned to the nets after elbow surgery, with Australia coach Justin Langer expecting the banned former captain and his deputy David Warner to be fit for the Indian Premier League. Morkel was training at the ground ahead of a stint with English county side Surrey, and told the Cricket Australia website that having Smith and Warner back …

Smith, Warner to walk back into Australia team - Clarke
5 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner to walk back into Australia team - Clarke

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke is keen to see Steve Smith and David Warner back in international cricket as soon as possible ahead of the conclusion of their suspensions. Read: Guptill guides Black Caps to series win over Bangladesh The pair reportedly will not make their comebacks until Australia face New Zealand in World Cup warm-up matches, rather than playing …

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end
5 years, 11 months ago

Tim Paine hopes Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back after their bans end

India Today  

Australian captain Tim Paine said suspended batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner form an integral part of the Australian batting unit and hoped that once their bans are over, they are welcomed back. I think those two have got plenty of runs in the bank if you like," Paine said when asked if Smith and Warner could enter the national …

After Steve Smith, now injured David Warner to return home midway from BPL
5 years, 11 months ago

After Steve Smith, now injured David Warner to return home midway from BPL

India TV News  

Australian opener David Warner, who is working towards a return to international cricket after serving a ball-tampering ban, has picked up an elbow injury during his ongoing stint with the Bangladesh Premier League. Warner will leave the tournament early to have his injury assessed, joining his former skipper Steve Smith in the injured list. Smith, who is also serving a …

Was being a father and husband at home: David Warner on time away from cricket
6 years ago

Was being a father and husband at home: David Warner on time away from cricket

India Today  

Former Australia vice-captain David Warner opened up on his time away from international cricket following his one-year ban on the sidelines of the Bangladesh Premier League, which begins from January 5. Warner was the only one left from the tainted trio to speak in front of the media in the last few weeks after Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft gave …

Cricket Australia: Smith, Bancroft statements not going to impact Warner reintegration plan
6 years ago

Cricket Australia: Smith, Bancroft statements not going to impact Warner reintegration plan

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts Thursday said it has no plans of dumping David Warner despite unflattering statements by his two teammates involved in the ball-tampering scandal earlier this year. But Roberts denied then skipper Smith and Bancroft’s statements would affect Warner’s chance of being brought back into the Australian fold. Our focus is to work with Dave, who I …

David Warner still in contention for Australia return: CA chief
6 years ago

David Warner still in contention for Australia return: CA chief

Hindustan Times  

Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts Thursday denied explosive revelations about the ball-tampering scandal had isolated David Warner and made it untenable for him to return to the international game. “In those comments, he has buried Dave Warner,” former Australian opener Michael Slater said of the Bancroft interview in which he blamed him as the instigator of the plot to use …

Australia ready to welcome Warner back with open arms despite Bancroft, Smith comments
6 years ago

Australia ready to welcome Warner back with open arms despite Bancroft, Smith comments

India Today  

David Warner has not been thrown out of the scheme of things in Australian cricket even though doubts had arose after the sensational interviews given by Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft. "Dave suggested to me to carry the action out on the ball given the situation we were in the game and I didn't know any better," Bancroft told Adam …

Langer: Smith, Warner could return against Pakistan
6 years ago

Langer: Smith, Warner could return against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Australia head coach Justin Langer said there is "potential" for Steve Smith and David Warner to face Pakistan in a one-day international series once their bans expire in 2019. Pakistan and Australia are set to contest a five-match ODI series in the UAE in March next year – in line with the end of Smith and Warner's ball-tampering suspensions – …

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban
6 years ago

Steve Smith targeting Australia return after ban

The Hindu  

Steve Smith discussed his "leadership failure" following the ball-tampering scandal as the banished Australia captain eyes a return to the national team. READ: Warner, Smith, Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stand "I'm moving forward day to day, and doing what I need to do to prepare to hopefully get another opportunity to play for Australia. Warne: Smith and Warner bans too …

Suspended Steve Smith, David Warner help Australia pacers prepare for Test series against India
6 years, 1 month ago

Suspended Steve Smith, David Warner help Australia pacers prepare for Test series against India

India TV News  

They might have been banned from turning out for Australia but disgraced batting duo of Steve Smith and David Warner are going out of their way to prepare their bowlers for the upcoming four-Test series against India. Both former skipper Smith and Warner have agreed to turn out at the Australia nets to bat against the pace trio of Mitchell …

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges
6 years, 9 months ago

Sourav Ganguly Supports Steve Smith, Denies Cheating Charges

India TV News  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed his sympathy towards Steve Smith and David Warner, saying he believes they will return to play for Australia stronger after their bans for the Cape Town Test cheating scandal. Ganguly believes that Smith would comeback stronger and play his level best for the national team once again.

Steve Smith Breaks Down During Media Press Conference in Sydney
6 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith Breaks Down During Media Press Conference in Sydney

India TV News  

Steve Smith breaks down during a press conference in Sydney after returning home midway from ongoing Australia's tour of South Africa. He expresses deep regret for his on-field actions and involvement in the controversial ball-tampering saga. Smith takes full responsibility for the scandal that has rocked the sport in Australia.

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