Warner gets closure on Cape Town as Thunder BBL captain David Warner has admitted he feared his lifetime leadership ban would never be lifted, before finally earning a reprieve and getting closure on sandpaper-gate. AAP · Nov 5, 2024
Who is Nathan McSweeney - backed by Ponting, Healy to open for Australia vs India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Former Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy spoke about the one slot that remains a big debate for them ahead of the India Test series. Ever since David Warner's retirement and failed experiment in moving Steve Smith up the order, Australia have struggled to find an ideal replacement. Cameron… The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024
'End of discussion': David Warner's wife says he won't come out of retirement to play in the India series David Warner made heads turn with his recent comments on the possibility of him coming out of retirement to play for Australia again, but the former opening batsman's wife, Candice, has said that "it's not happening". The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024
Will Pucovski is the opener Australia need and a reminder that nothing is guaranteed The talented batter once seemed a sure thing but after one Test and a series of concussions, cricket fans look set to be left wanting so much more The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024
Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors. AAP · Oct 28, 2024
Australia coach admits teen Konstas has made 'noise' Teen NSW batting prodigy Sam Konstas will make his Test debut against India if Australia feel he is in their best XI. AAP · Oct 27, 2024
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 · Oct 25, 2024
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 · Oct 25, 2024
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 · Oct 25, 2024
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 · Oct 25, 2024
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 · Oct 24, 2024
'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 · Oct 24, 2024
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". AAP · Oct 23, 2024
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 · Oct 23, 2024
The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024 '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 · Oct 22, 2024 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 · Oct 17, 2024 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 Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024 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 Times of India · Oct 12, 2024 '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 · Oct 2, 2024 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 · Sep 29, 2024 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 · Sep 18, 2024 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 · Sep 17, 2024 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 · Sep 12, 2024 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 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.