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David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

37-year-old has hinted at coming out of Test retirement for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: not guilty verdicts in high-profile Sydney rape trial; Trump calls US a ‘garbage can’; and how to think about dying

High-profile Sydney man found not guilty on two counts of rape but jury unable to reach a verdict on three other rape charges

The Guardian - AU

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted six years after ball-tampering scandal

NEW DELHI: David Warner's lifetime ban from holding a leadership role in Australian cricket has been lifted. The ban was imposed following the ball-tampering scandal in 2018. Warner, now 37, presented his case to a three-person panel, which found he met all criteria for the ban to be removed.

The Times of India

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David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

Warner was charged by Cricket Australia with devising a plan to change the condition of the ball using sandpaper during a Test against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Warner's chance for new legacy as leadership ban ended

Cricket Australia has overturned the lifetime leadership ban it controversially imposed on David Warner in the wake of the "Sandpapergate" saga.

AAP

'Who gives a s**t?': Michael Clarke while discussing Australia opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former captain Michael Clarke has advised Australian selectors to pick a specialist opener after the experiment of moving Steve Smith to the top of the order backfired. Clarke made the suggestion ahead of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series against India, which starts on November 22.

The Times of India

Smith is our Fab Four: Labuschagne opens up on switch

Marnus Labuschagne says Steve Smith's move back to No.4 makes perfect sense, but who will open in the Test team for the India series is "anyone's guess".

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Josh Inglis backed for promotion to Test opener

NSW coach Greg Shipperd believes his young star Sam Konstas and WA wicketkeeper Josh Inglis should be front-of-mind for Australia's Test selectors.

AAP

'I’m always available, just...': David Warner drops a bombshell ahead of Test series against India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener David Warner is gearing up for a potential return to Test cricket, offering to fill Australia's crucial opening slot in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

The Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Brett Lee identifies 'an absolute weapon' to open against India

One of the pieces that are yet to be filled for hosts Australia ahead of the five-match Test series against India, which starts on November 22, is the opening slot. Since David Warner's retirement, Steve Smith has opened alongside Usman Khawaja but with paltry returns.

The Times of India

IPL: With Rishabh Pant likely to relinquish role, list of Delhi Capitals captains in history

Rishabh Pant is on the verge of giving up the captaincy role at the Delhi Capitals in order to focus on his batting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As Times of India reported, Pant could make way for Axar Patel as the DC captain or the franchise could look…

The Times of India

Australia abandon Steve Smith experiment ahead of marquee India series

Smith was pushed up to open after the retirement of David Warner but will now return to the middle order

The Independent UK

'Still a bit of water to go under the bridge...': Pat Cummins on Australia's batting order against India

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald have yet to make a final decision on the batting order for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India at home.

The Times of India

IPL 2025: RP Singh expects for Fraser-McGurk to be retained by Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI: Former India left-arm fast-bowler RP Singh said he is expecting for big-hitting opener Jake Fraser-McGurk to be retained by Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.

The Times of India

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Respect beyond Rivalry: When Virat Kohli defended Steve Smith from jeering fans

NEW DELHI: In one of the most memorable moments of sportsmanship in recent cricket history, former India captain Virat Kohli earned widespread respect during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for his gesture towards Australian batsman Steve Smith.

The Times of India

There was no reason to turn Steve Smith into an opener: Michael Bevan

CHENNAI: Former Australia batter Michael Bevan said that he is not a huge fan of Steve Smith operating at the top of the order. Smith, a maverick batting success with over 100 Tests in his kitty, has recently occupied the spot vacated by veteran David Warner and partnered Usman Khawaja…

The Times of India

Jason Gillespie backs Australia bowlers against 'red-hot' India, says 'I am sure they can...'

NEW DELHI: Australia's bowling unit, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, has the potential to challenge India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to Pakistan's Test team head coach Jason Gillespie.

The Times of India

Australia's Matt Short in line to grab opener's slot left vacant by David Warner's retirement

Matt Short has sent out a challenge to the contenders of David Warner's vacant opening batting position in Australia's limited-overs teams. This comes after Jake Fraser-McGurk's underwhelming performance during the series against Scotland.

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The Independent UK

Swashbuckling Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England

Head whacked Sam Curran for 30 in an over and thumped 12 boundaries in total.

AAP

No pressure on Fraser-McGurk for instant T20 hit: Marsh

Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says there's no pressure on Jake Fraser-McGurk to be an instant hit when opening the batting as David Warner's replacement.

The Times of India

Steve Smith should be in Australia T20I team: Mark Taylor

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith should be brought back into the T20I squad, according to former Australia captain Mark Taylor, who claims that the top order lacks a solid plan since David Warner retired.

The National (Scotland)

Brad Wheal eagerly anticipating T20 rematch with Australia after World Cup heartache

IT will be about 20 degrees cooler and there will be a lot less on the line but Scotland’s desire to win remains the same as they prepare for a…

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar predicts India will beat Australia 3-1 in the five-Test series Down Under

India haven't lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy since 2014-15, and while many of the Australian players have vowed to change the trend in the upcoming edition, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that the trend will continue with a 3-1 victory for India in the five-Test series.

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope the batter looks like a square peg after holing out against Sri Lanka

Performances tend to suffer in unfamiliar roles with Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence just the latest examples

The Times of India

My wife wants me to be at home and take care of my boys: Rahul Dravid

MUMBAI: When Rahul Dravid is in a good mood, he can leave you in splits. At an event here on Wednesday night, he responded hilariously when quizzed about which actor he would pick to play himself in a biopic. “If the money is good enough, I will play it myself,”…

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