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Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.

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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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Morning Mail: Gaza genocide court case begins, blacklisted debt collector still operating, Trump’s courtroom outburst

Court hears Israel has shown ‘chilling’ intent to commit genocide in Gaza; Panthera entities still pursuing debts in Victoria; former US president launches diatribe at judge in fraud trial

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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

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed

Cameron Bancroft is confident Australian players would have no issue playing with him again after the ball-tampering scandal, as he pushes for a Test recall.

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Reluctance to move Smith boosts Green's chances to open

Steve Smith's desire to replace David Warner as a Test opener is unlikely to be fulfilled, with coach Andrew McDonald concerned about moving him from No.4.

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Smith interested in replacing Warner as Test opener

Steve Smith has flagged that he is interested in replacing David Warner as Australia's Test opener, adding to the list of potential candidates.

The Times of India

'A lot of us couldn't believe...': Why David Warner may never attain 'full respect'

NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Simon Katich believes that David Warner may never receive the public's "full respect" due to his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

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New Test opener need not be a specialist: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins has said he would have no objection to Australia opting against a specialist opener to replace David Warner.

The Times of India

'I've got no regrets and moved on from lifetime captaincy ban': David Warner on ball-tampering scandal

NEW DELHI: The controversy surrounding the lifetime captaincy ban imposed on David Warner in the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal could have been handled differently, according to the retiring batting stalwart. Warner expressed his sentiments in Sydney on Monday, acknowledging that although the episode was challenging, he has moved…

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Bancroft believes specialist openers best for Test role

Test contender Cameron Bancroft believes the experience of being a specialist opener would be precious for candidates in the battle to replace David Warner.

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Green still a chance to replace Warner in opener's race

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has refused to limit David Warner's replacement to specialist openers, indicating Cameron Green is still a chance for the spot.

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Ponting dismisses calls for Green to replace Warner

Ricky Ponting wants a specialist opener to replace retiring batter David Warner with a long-term eye towards the next series against India and England.

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Warner backs Harris as Hussey warns selectors on opener

David Warner has backed Marcus Harris to take over duties as Test opener when he retires after the SCG clash with Pakistan in January.

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Bancroft boosts hopes for Test call-up

Cameron Bancroft has been using the 20-over format during the Shield season hiatus to mount his case to be named David Warner's Test opening successor.

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Brisbane turn on the Heat against Thunder in Canberra

Classy bowling and fine fielding from the Brisbane Heat has earned them a 20-run win over the Sydney Thunder in a low-scoring BBL match at Manuka Oval.

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Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM's XI

Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.

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