Australia cricket coach Justin Langer was under mounting pressure Wednesday over his management style, sparking uncertainty around his position heading into the Twenty20 World Cup and an Ashes series.

Cricket - 'Coach Grumpy': Justin Langer's leadership under spotlight

Australia's opening batsman David Warner has been declared fit for the team's second Test against New Zealand that starts on Thursday despite being hit on the hand while batting in the nets on Monday.

David Warner fit for second Test against New Zealand: Australia coach Langer

Australian cricket head coach Justin Langer looked impressed with the performance of Steve Smith ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019, which is scheduled to kick off from May 30.

'It was like watching Sachin bat': Justin Langer compares Steve Smith to Sachin Tendulkar