Ricky Ponting warns fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires after years of wearing the brunt over 'Sandpapergate'
6 months ago

Ricky Ponting warns fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires after years of wearing the brunt over 'Sandpapergate'

Daily Mail  

Warner, 37, will retire from playing for Australia after the T20 World Cup Decorated batsman will turn his attention to commentary with Fox Sports Ricky Ponting expects to see a 'different' David Warner this summer Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting believes fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires following the T20 World Cup. The man affectionately known as 'Punter' is also adamant Warner copped the most criticism following 'Sandpapergate' in South Africa back in 2018. Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting believes fans will see a different David Warner when he retires following the T20 World Cup Ponting is also adamant Warner copped the most criticism from supporters following 'Sandpapergate' in Cape Town back in 2018 It comes as Warner, 37, finished 53 not out off just 35 balls in Australia's rain-affected win over Bangladesh in Antigua at the T20 World Cup on Friday. Always an imposing figure when facing the new ball, it was Warner's eighth career T20 World Cup half century and there is no doubt he would love one last piece of major international silverware before retiring.

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Ricky Ponting reveals underlying reason behind Mitchell Starc's scorching spell at Adelaide Oval
1 week, 5 days ago

Ricky Ponting reveals underlying reason behind Mitchell Starc's scorching spell at Adelaide Oval

India TV News  

Ricky Ponting feels that Yashasvi Jaiswal's "bowling too slow" comment to Mitchell Starc in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth is likely to have acted as the motivating factor behind the left-arm speedster's career-best spell in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. Starc had got Jaiswal out for an eight-ball duck in the first innings of …

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia

India TV News  

Cricketer-turned-commentator Ricky Ponting feels that the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth will work as a head start in favour of Australia. I'm setting ourselves up for really good pace, really good bounce and really good carry," WA Cricket head curator Isaac McDonald told ESPNcricinfo. “ great place for the series to start in Perth …

Warner's Lifetime Ban Lifted by Cricket Australia: A Journey of Redemption
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Warner's Lifetime Ban Lifted by Cricket Australia: A Journey of Redemption

ABP News  

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban from Australian cricket has been lifted by Cricket Australia (CA). The ban was imposed following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa and was set to last indefinitely. However, Warner presented a strong case to a three-member independent panel, which unanimously agreed to lift the ban. The panel noted Warner's remorseful behavior, his refraining from …

Sthalekar's Fury: Australia's Warner's Test Return a 'Mayday' for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 month, 4 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 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 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 …

"I remember him, baseballing Steyn..": Aussie stars reminiscing on Warner's international debut
5 months, 3 weeks ago

"I remember him, baseballing Steyn..": Aussie stars reminiscing on Warner's international debut

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Following his international retirement, legendary Australian opener David Warner's teammates reminisced on his international debut in 2009 against South Africa, which saw him smash 89 in just 43 balls, with seven fours and six sixes. ": Aussie stars reminiscing on Warner's international debut Following Australia's loss to India in the Super Eights clash of the ICC T20 World …

A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage
5 months, 4 weeks ago

A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: If David Warner had to write his own script, how he would have loved to bow out of the game holding aloft the ICC T20 World Cup trophy in his hands. He announced his arrival on the international stage with a spectacular 89/43 balls on T20I debut against South Africa in 2009, becoming the first man since 1877 to …

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

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

Firstpost  

Prior to the T20 World Cup, the veteran opener had already informed that the showpiece event in West Indies and USA would be his last for Australia. Australia’s T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match against India in St Lucia on Monday was David Warner’s last in national colours as his international cricket career came to an end on a …

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 …

If David Warner opens the bowling, it would be funny: Michael Jones before AUS vs SCO
6 months, 1 week ago

If David Warner opens the bowling, it would be funny: Michael Jones before AUS vs SCO

India Today  

Scotland's opener Michael Jones welcomed Josh Hazelwood's remarks, suggesting that Australia might go easy on them during the Group B match at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on June 16, Sunday. Jones even joked about it and said that he would like to see David Warner opening the bowling for Australia during the match. Speaking at …

Ricky Ponting bills 22-year-old youngster to replace David Warner in Australia's T20I squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting bills 22-year-old youngster to replace David Warner in Australia's T20I squad

India TV News  

The former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Australia already have an ideal replacement waiting in the wings for the outgoing David Warner. Ponting expects Jake Fraser-McGurk to fill Warner's "big set of shoes". Ponting also lauded Warner's contribution to Australian cricket and mentioned that a team requires characters like Warner in major ICC events. Ponting opined that Australia have …

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test
8 months, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test

News 18  

AUS vs PAK 2024, 3rd Test: Australia Unchanged for David Warner's Final Test Published By : AFP Last Updated: January 02, 2024, 08:17 IST The pitch looked well-grassed on the eve of Pakistan's final match of their Australia tour, which will also be opener David Warner's 112th and final Test. Australia unchanged for Warner’s farewell Test against Pakistan Australia opted …

'It's a big decision we'll have to make...': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant retaining DC captaincy for IPL 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

'It's a big decision we'll have to make...': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant retaining DC captaincy for IPL 2024

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals don't have a lot of time left to make a call regarding Rishabh Pant, their original skipper ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting hoped that Pant would get fit mentioning that the wicketkeeper batter played a few practice games in the last couple of weeks, which is an encouraging sign …

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 …

"He has put up his hand for one of best all-round cricketers...": AB De Villiers on David Warner
11 months, 2 weeks ago

"He has put up his hand for one of best all-round cricketers...": AB De Villiers on David Warner

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, January 8 : South Africa legendary batter, AB De Villiers lauded Australian batter David Warner following his Test retirement, saying that he is a huge fighter. HT Image De Villiers and Warner shared the dressing room playing for Delhi Daredevils early in their Indian Premier League career from 2009-10. The former right-hand batter appreciated the left hand batter's …

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 …

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Test is pinnacle of our sport' - David Warner bats for red-ball cricket during his farewell remarks at SCG

India TV News  

A huge crowd at Sydney Cricket Ground bid farewell to legendary Australian batter David Warner on Saturday, January 6. Fans and players applauded Warner for his contribution to red-ball cricket after Australia's thumping win. Cricket Australia recently declared their intentions to prioritise Test cricket in the future and Warner also asked young rising cricketers to work hard to play Test. …

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 …

David Warner: The good, the bad and the ugly of Australian cricket’s bad boy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner: The good, the bad and the ugly of Australian cricket’s bad boy

The Independent  

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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, 3rd Test: Spotlight on David Warner in his farewell Test at the SCG
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Spotlight on David Warner in his farewell Test at the SCG

The Hindu  

The leadup to the third test between Australia and Pakistan at David Warner’s home Sydney Cricket Ground was always going to be about the opening batter playing his final test in the sport’s traditional format. ACES Awards 2024 | Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards Warner announced during a New Year’s Day news conference that he will also …

It’s all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan

Associated Press  

The leadup to the third test between Australia and Pakistan at David Warner’s home Sydney Cricket Ground was always going to be about the opening batter himself playing his final test in the sport’s traditional format. He said the time was right to conclude his ODI career following Australia’s recent World Cup triumph in India, where he was the champion …

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 issues public appeal after baggy green goes missing ahead of farewell Test in Sydney | WATCH
11 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner issues public appeal after baggy green goes missing ahead of farewell Test in Sydney | WATCH

India TV News  

David Warner has made a desperate public appeal for his baggy green to be returned after it went missing during the course of the journey from Melbourne to Sydney ahead of his farewell Test. Warner had kept his baggy green in his personalised team backpack and it went missing from the luggage after it reached the Sydney airport from Melbourne. …

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 …

'Leadership isn't about wearing a captain badge' - David Warner to move forward from lifetime captaincy ban
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Leadership isn't about wearing a captain badge' - David Warner to move forward from lifetime captaincy ban

India TV News  

David Warner announced his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday, January 1, and also put his controversial past behind him ahead of his farewell Test match in Sydney. After the retirement announcement, the legendary Australian veteran also revealed his final thoughts over a lifetime captaincy ban after the infamous sandpapergate scandal in 2018. Warner enjoyed a great form …

Bancroft eyes Test opener’s role for Australia post Warner’s retirement
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bancroft eyes Test opener’s role for Australia post Warner’s retirement

The Hindu  

Veteran Australian batter Cameron Bancroft staked a claim to the vacant opener’s slot post David Warner’s Test retirement, saying a ‘specialist’ should be considered for the position. “I feel like it probably is a specialist position and it’s certainly a really challenging one. But a very rewarding one as well.” Bancroft was the leading run-scorer in last season’s Sheffield Shield …

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 breaks silence on Mitchell Johnson attack, Pat Cummins backs opener
1 year ago

David Warner breaks silence on Mitchell Johnson attack, Pat Cummins backs opener

Firstpost  

Mitchell Johnson had slammed David Warner for wanting to have a farewell Test when he ’never really owned the ball-tampering scandal’ in Cape Town in 2018. David Warner has finally responded to former teammate Mitchell Johnson launching a scathing attack on the Australia opener. Johnson, in a newspaper column, had slammed Warner for wanting to have a farewell Test when …

David Warner ducks Mitchell Johnson's verbal barrage
1 year ago

David Warner ducks Mitchell Johnson's verbal barrage

India TV News  

Australia's opening batter David Warner has finally opened up on former teammate Mitchell Johnson's scathing attack over his Test retirement plans. Speaking on the matter, the 37-year-old batter didn't name Johnson but mentioned that "everyone's entitled to their own opinions". Moving forward, we're looking forward to a nice Test over in the west," Warner said at the launch of Fox …

David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson: Ponting offers solution to resolve ugly spat - 'Get them both in a room and...'
1 year ago

David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson: Ponting offers solution to resolve ugly spat - 'Get them both in a room and...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson ignited controversy last week when he strongly criticized his ex-teammate David Warner ahead of the latter's ‘farewell’ Test series against Pakistan. Johnson stated that despite five years passing, Warner has not fully “acknowledged” his role in the scandal, and his farewell seems characterized by “arrogance and disrespect” to the country. Ricky Ponting spoke about Mitchell …

'Disrespect to our country. They will run out of sandpaper': Johnson's freakishly vicious attack at 'arrogant' Warner
1 year ago

'Disrespect to our country. They will run out of sandpaper': Johnson's freakishly vicious attack at 'arrogant' Warner

Hindustan Times  

David Warner has been given the opportunity for a potential farewell at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as he secures a spot in Australia's squad for the initial test against Pakistan. Mitchell Johnson launched a vicious attack at David Warner over the latter's 'farewell' series Warner's recent test form has been mixed and he has averaged 28 in Test matches since …

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss

Daily Mail  

Ponting never uttered the blunt opinion when in commentary A fake tweet has made Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting public enemy number one in India, with their fans still in shock after comprehensively losing the World Cup final on home soil. The tweet, posted on X on November 20 by a verified account with more than 2800 followers, alleged that …

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

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Australia's David Warner withdrawn from T20 series against India
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia's David Warner withdrawn from T20 series against India

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner has been withdrawn from the Twenty20 series against India after starring at the 50-over World Cup. “Selectors decided Warner would return home on the back of a successful yet demanding World Cup campaign,” Cricket Australia said in a statement on November 21. Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell …

IND vs AUS: David Warner withdrawn from Australia's squad for India T20 series, replacement named
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS: David Warner withdrawn from Australia's squad for India T20 series, replacement named

India TV News  

The dust hasn't even settled yet and the two finalists of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, India and Australia will be up against each other in a five-match T20 series starting in a couple of days on November 23 in Vizag. Warner, who was part of the T20 squad, being one of the seven members of the World Cup …

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid'
1 year, 1 month ago

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid'

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner says his ODI World Cup 2023 form is making doubters "look stupid" and hopes to add to his mountain of runs in the next match against ailing England. "Everyone keeps writing me off," said lefthander Warner who turned 37 last week. "It's also awesome to have Heady and Mitch there as well, because it allows that …

A David Warner innings to remember
1 year, 2 months ago

A David Warner innings to remember

Hindustan Times  

David Warner now has five World Cup centuries — as many as Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara — and a World Cup tally of 1,085 runs, second only to Ponting among Australians. Bengaluru, Oct 20 : Australia's David Warner raises his bat after completing his century during their match against Pakistan in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at …

Australia Suffers Huge Blow As Hard-Hitting Batsman Ruled Out Of South Africa T20Is
1 year, 3 months ago

Australia Suffers Huge Blow As Hard-Hitting Batsman Ruled Out Of South Africa T20Is

ABP News  

The Australia cricket team travelled to South Africa to take part in three T20Is followed by a five-match ODI series against the Proteas. Speaking on Maxwell’s injury, Australia selector Tony Dodemaide said that keeping in mind the three-match ODI series against India, followed by the 50-over World Cup, Maxwell was being pulled out. The 34-year-old would leave the squad following …

ICC issues clarification after ball-change saga on 5th Ashes Test infuriates Australia legends Ponting, McGrath
1 year, 4 months ago

ICC issues clarification after ball-change saga on 5th Ashes Test infuriates Australia legends Ponting, McGrath

Hindustan Times  

The fifth and final Test of a thrilling Ashes series was unsurprisingly subject to some controversy on the very last day, as England’s remarkable win to level the series 2-2 was also met with questions regarding some of the umpiring decisions. “It felt harder than any ball I‘ve faced in this Ashes series – and I’ve opened the batting against …

Ashes 2023: David Warner's career coming to an end unless he goes big in Oval Test, says Glenn McGrath
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes 2023: David Warner's career coming to an end unless he goes big in Oval Test, says Glenn McGrath

India Today  

Glenn McGrath feels that David Warner's Test career may be coming to a close unless he manages to get a big score in the second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test at the Oval. Ashes 2023, 5th Test Day 2: Report In the nine innings Warner has played in this year's Ashes, he has scored 225 …

'The vultures are circling': Glenn McGrath hints fifth Ashes Test could be David Warner's last dance
1 year, 4 months ago

'The vultures are circling': Glenn McGrath hints fifth Ashes Test could be David Warner's last dance

India TV News  

David Warner's form has been a consistent point of debate in the Australian Test team. Speaking on his current run, former Aussie speedster Glenn McGrath has hinted that Warner might be playing his last Test and his career is coming towards an end. Aussie great McGrath believes that Warner is under pressure and his Test career could be coming towards …

David Warner To Retire From Tests After Ashes 2023? Here's What The Aussie Star Said
1 year, 4 months ago

David Warner To Retire From Tests After Ashes 2023? Here's What The Aussie Star Said

ABP News  

There was speculation that Australia's senior opener David Warner might retire from Test cricket after end of Ashes 2023 Test series. The rumor of Warner's imminent retirement from the longest format surfaced after ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan said he had heard "whispers" during the Old Trafford Test that Warner could be playing his career's final Test match in Ashes. On …

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 …

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England

The Hindu  

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But Cummins said Warner’s role in three partnerships over 50 had helped Ashes-holder Australia establish its series lead and backed the 36-year-old, averaging a meagre 23.5 after six innings, to return to form …

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Justin Langer wants Australia to stick to David Warner for 4th Test

India Today  

Former Australian opener and head coach Justin Langer explained why Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green should not be considered as makeshift openers to replace the under-fire David Warner. Langer believes that dropping a match-winner like Warner due to his poor form would be a knee-jerk reaction that the visitors do not need right now. "The Australian selectors have shown their …

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reckons that the Pat Cummins-led side should stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of the young Cameron Green for the fourth and penultimate Ashes Test against England. Despite Cameron Green's promising performance in his Test career so far, boasting a batting average of 34.06 and a bowling average of 36.32 after 23 Tests, his hamstring injury …

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