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Warner takes flight but Smith's Sixers beat Thunder

The Sydney Sixers have booked a spot in the BBL finals, with David Warner's lone-hand 37 unable to help the Thunder avoid a 19-run loss at the SCG.

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WATCH: David Warner arrives in a helicopter at the SCG

NEW DELHI: Flamboyant opening batsman David Warner landed at the iconic SCG in a helicopter on Saturday, ready to participate in a Big Bash League (BBL) match for Sydney Thunder.

The Times of India

Warner touches down at SCG in helicopter

David Warner landed on the SCG in a helicopter to play in the BBL Sydney Smash, while Steve Smith hit balls in the nets and Sean Abbott arrived by bicycle.

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More logic than conspiracy in Cameron Bancroft’s Test squad omission

While some western observers might like to assume an agenda, the facilitation of Cameron Green’s return makes cricketing sense.

The Guardian - AU

David Warner set to arrive in helicopter for Sydney Thunder's BBL clash

NEW DELHI: David Warner, the Australian batter, is set to make a grand entrance for the Sydney Thunder's Big Bash League (BBL) match against the Sydney Sixers on Friday. Warner will arrive in a helicopter, adding a touch of spectacle to the event.

The Times of India

Warner's high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG

David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.

AAP

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

Specialist opener Cameron Bancroft has been overlooked as Smith moves up the order to replace the retired David Warner, Harry Latham-Coyle outlines how the three primary antagonists remain intertwined six years on from the ball-tampering affair in Cape Town

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Steve Smith to replace David Warner as Test opener for Australia

Smith has scored almost 10,000 Test runs in the middle order.

The Independent UK

As Warner bids farewell, Anderson returns to the treadmill in India

While others leave the stage the 41-year-old heads to India for another assignment – but he needs to end his slump in form

The Guardian - UK

Warner expected to play in T20s against West Indies

Cricket Australia have said David Warner will be asked to fly home from franchise cricket in Dubai to play in a Twenty20 series against the West Indies.

AAP

Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener

NEW DELHI: Australia's Test team is set for a major shakeup as Steve Smith takes over the opening position alongside Usman Khawaja, succeeding David Warner, ahead of the upcoming two-match series against West Indies.

The Times of India

No agenda in 'line-ball call' to leave Bancroft out

Chief selector George Bailey has hit back at suggestions there is an agenda against Cameron Bancroft, after the opener was overlooked for the Test squad.

AAP

Cameron Green to play against West Indies as selectors opt not to pick specialist opener to replace David Warner

NEW DELHI: Allrounder Cameron Green will feature in Australia's first Test against West Indies, starting January 17 in Adelaide, the selectors said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Smith to open, Green in at No.4 against West Indies

Selectors hope Steve Smith's shift to opening the batting could help extend his career, while also allowing Cameron Green back into the Test team at No.4.

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Former Australia coach does not consider David Warner as one of the 'greats' of the game

NEW DELHI: Former coach John Buchanan, who led Australia to two 50-over World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007, has expressed his opinion that David Warner does not qualify as one of the cricketing greats. According to Buchanan, the title of "great" should be reserved for exceptional cricketers such as…

The Times of India

'Going to raise some eyebrows...': David Warner's autobiography to reveal untold stories of his journey

NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner, who recently retired from Test and ODI cricket, has expressed excitement about his upcoming autobiography. While the publication date is yet to be announced, Warner believes that it will captivate readers' attention due to its inclusion of details about the 2018 sandpaper-gate incident in…

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Smith opening, Green No.4 'a perfect scenario': Marnus

Marnus Labuschagne has outlined why Australia will be well served if Steven Smith opens and Cameron Green bats No.4 in the first Test against the West Indies.

The Times of India

'Opener' Steve Smith can break Brian Lara's 400 record: Michael Clarke

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate surrounding the replacement of David Warner as the opening batter for the national team.

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History shows manufactured openers work for Australia

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.

The Times of India

Matthew Hayden backs Matt Renshaw to open batting for Australia in Tests post Warner’s retirement

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has endorsed Matt Renshaw as the ideal candidate to fill the opening position in Test cricket following David Warner's retirement.

The Times of India

'My mum calls him Shaitan...': Usman Khawaja reveals 'special' bond between his mother and David Warner

NEW DELHI: Australia's swashbuckling opener David Warner on Saturday played his career's last Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). In an emotional farewell in his Baggy Green, Warner contributed scores of 34 and 57 in the third and concluding Test, helping Australia secure an eight-wicket victory…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Who will teach me...' - Hasan Ali responds aggressively to fan's mockery of catching skills

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery pacer, Hasan Ali, didn't mince words when responding to a fan who taunted him about his catching skills after Australia secured an 8-wicket victory in the third Test in Sydney.

The Times of India

'A huge fighter...': AB De Villiers praises David Warner's fighting spirit

NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend AB De Villiers has showered praise on Australian batter David Warner, lauding his fighting spirit and resilience in the wake of Warner's recent Test retirement.

AAP

Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions

The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.

The Hindu

David Warner expresses coaching ambition in future

Batting great David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future, while also predicting that sledging will be gone from the sport within the next decade

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