<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner was critical of the ‘dot balls’ played by his team’s batsman during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 </a>against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Warner said that SRH batsmen played too many dot balls during the middle overs while adding it was “unacceptable” in T20 cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH opted to bat first after winning the toss and posted a modest total of 142/4 in 20 overs. Warner scored 36 while Manish Pandey registered a half-century. However, given the wickets left in hand, SRH were around 20-30 runs short.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We need to push as hard as we can. You can see from our running between the wickets, we do that. But we got to improve our boundary percentage. I think I saw 35 dot balls, which is not acceptable in T20 cricket on a wicket that was actually nice to bat on. We just mis-executed in the middle,” Warner said in the post-match press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Warner backed his decision to bat first against KKR as he said SRH’s main strength lies in their bowling department.</p>

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<p>“I think I got my decision right. For us, our strength is death bowling. I thought it was actually a difficult wicket to accelerate on. The Kolkata boys showed us that if you can keep wickets at the end, that’s what wins you games. I don’t regret what I did at the beginning of the game and I stick by my decision,” Warner told host broadcaster Star Sports in the post-match presentation.</p>

<p>SRH now have lost both of their matches in IPL 2020 and will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Delhi Capitals on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;<br />
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Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner was critical of the ‘dot balls’ played by his team’s batsman during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner was critical of the ‘dot balls’ played by his team’s batsman during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Warner said that SRH batsmen played too many dot balls during the middle overs while adding it was “unacceptable” in T20 cricket. SRH opted to bat first after winning the toss and posted a modest total of 142/4 in 20 overs. Warner scored 36 while Manish Pandey registered a half-century. However, given the wickets left in hand, SRH were around 20-30 runs short. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: KKR register first win in tournament after beating SRH by 7 wickets “We need to push as hard as we can. You can see from our running between the wickets, we do that. But we got to improve our boundary percentage. I think I saw 35 dot balls, which is not acceptable in T20 cricket on a wicket that was actually nice to bat on. We just mis-executed in the middle,” Warner said in the post-match press conference. However, Warner backed his decision to bat first against KKR as he said SRH’s main strength lies in their bowling department. IN PICS | From Warner to Bhuvi: SRH players sweat it out “I think I got my decision right. For us, our strength is death bowling. I thought it was actually a difficult wicket to accelerate on. The Kolkata boys showed us that if you can keep wickets at the end, that’s what wins you games. I don’t regret what I did at the beginning of the game and I stick by my decision,” Warner told host broadcaster Star Sports in the post-match presentation. SRH now have lost both of their matches in IPL 2020 and will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Delhi Capitals on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.

'That's not acceptable in T20 cricket...' - Warner unhappy with SRH performance against KKR in IPL 2020

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders seal an easy win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as they beat them by seven wickets on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunrisers skipper David Warner won the toss and chose to bat first. However, Kolkata bowlers kept Sunrisers' batsmen from hitting boundaries and restricted them to 142 runs. Manish Pandey was the best batsman for Sunrisers in the match. He scored 51 runs off 38 balls. All the others failed to leave an impact in the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR's Cummins, Chakravarthy and Russell scalped a wicket each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second innings, KKR were off to a bad start after Narine was out on a duck. However, Nitish Rana's cameo brought the Knight Riders into the match. Shubman Gill played brave innings of 70 runs off 62&nbsp;balls and his partnership with English skipper Eoin Morgan helped KKR control the innings and seal an easy win.</p>

<p>Shubman Gill was adjudged the player of the match for his half-century.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With that loss, SRH go at the bottom of the table after losing two consecutive matches. After this loss, teams winning the toss have lost seven out of eight matches. &nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders seal an easy win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as they beat them by seven wickets on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Sunrisers skipper David Warner won the toss and chose to bat first.

Kolkata Knight Riders seal an easy win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as they beat them by seven wickets on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Sunrisers skipper David Warner won the toss and chose to bat first. However, Kolkata bowlers kept Sunrisers' batsmen from hitting boundaries and restricted them to 142 runs. Manish Pandey was the best batsman for Sunrisers in the match. He scored 51 runs off 38 balls. All the others failed to leave an impact in the match. KKR's Cummins, Chakravarthy and Russell scalped a wicket each. In the second innings, KKR were off to a bad start after Narine was out on a duck. However, Nitish Rana's cameo brought the Knight Riders into the match. Shubman Gill played brave innings of 70 runs off 62 balls and his partnership with English skipper Eoin Morgan helped KKR control the innings and seal an easy win. Shubman Gill was adjudged the player of the match for his half-century. With that loss, SRH go at the bottom of the table after losing two consecutive matches. After this loss, teams winning the toss have lost seven out of eight matches.

IPL 2020: KKR register first win in tournament after beating SRH by 7 wickets

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>David Warner won the toss and chose to field first as the pitch conditions favoured the team batting second.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch opened the innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Padikkal looked in great touch as he scored his maiden half-century in his first-ever IPL match. The opening pair set up a partnership of 90 runs. SRH came back after getting back-to-back wickets of RCB openers. Skipper Virat Kohli failed to impress and scored just 14 runs off 13 balls. South Africa's AB de Villiers went on with the innings and completed the feat of hitting 200 sixes for RCB. He scored 51 off 30 balls and powered Royal Challengers to a challenging total of 163. RCB ended their innings at the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH's T Natrajan, Vijay Shankar, and Abhishek Sharma took one wicket each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH openers Warner and Bairstow were off to a poor start after Sunriser's skipper was runout. However, the partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey kept SRH in the game. But, SRH failed to have any partnership after Pandey got out. Bairstow scored 61 off 43 was the top individual score in SRH lineup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal's 3/18 helped Royal Challengers defend a good total. Sunrisers were all out on 153. Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini scalped two wickets each for the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal was declared the man of the match.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore start their IPL campaign with a win. Virat and Co. beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 runs on Monday at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. David Warner won the toss and chose to field first as the pitch conditions favoured the team batting second. Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Aaron Finch opened the innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Padikkal looked in great touch as he scored his maiden half-century in his first-ever IPL match. The opening pair set up a partnership of 90 runs. SRH came back after getting back-to-back wickets of RCB openers. Skipper Virat Kohli failed to impress and scored just 14 runs off 13 balls. South Africa's AB de Villiers went on with the innings and completed the feat of hitting 200 sixes for RCB. He scored 51 off 30 balls and powered Royal Challengers to a challenging total of 163. RCB ended their innings at the loss of five wickets. SRH's T Natrajan, Vijay Shankar, and Abhishek Sharma took one wicket each. SRH openers Warner and Bairstow were off to a poor start after Sunriser's skipper was runout. However, the partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Manish Pandey kept SRH in the game. But, SRH failed to have any partnership after Pandey got out. Bairstow scored 61 off 43 was the top individual score in SRH lineup. Chahal's 3/18 helped Royal Challengers defend a good total. Sunrisers were all out on 153. Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini scalped two wickets each for the team. Chahal was declared the man of the match.

IPL 2020: Padikkal and Chahal star as RCB beat SRH by 10 runs

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<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.</p>

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<p>Talking about the head-to-head stats, SRH and RCB have faced each other 15 times in the IPL so far and the Hyderabad-based team currently leads the head-to-head 8-6. One match was abandoned due to rain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both the teams will heavily rely on their bowlers this season as it is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match. The team batting second have found it very difficult to chase the scores on this ground in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, RCB bowlers will be facing the best batting duo of last season David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. Yuzvendra Chahal could be the crucial player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as he is the team's leading wicket-taker. Chahal could be Kohli's trump card looking at the pitches in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afghanistan's spinner Rashid Khan could be David Warner's trump card in the match. His prolific T20 records will ensure his place in tonight's playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH could include 18-year-old Abdul Samad in the clash after his successful run in Ranji Trophy 2019. The teen has slammed 36 sixes and scored 592 runs at the strike-rate of close to 113.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli will be leading RCB's batting department. Aaron Finch, if picked in the XI, Aaron Finch will be playing for his 8th franchise in the IPL in his 10th season. SRH's bowling unit have great records against RCB. Sandeep Sharma scalped 21 wickets in 12 matches against RCB. The young paceman has dismissed Kohli six times and de Villiers twice.</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a spearhead of SRH's bowling unit, has taken 133 wickets in IPL could play a vital role for the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>AB de Villiers, also known as Mr 360, is just one six away to complete 200 IPL sixes. RCB skipper Kohli is 88 runs to complete 5500 IPL runs. SRH's speedster Siddarth Kaul is just one wicket away to complete 50 wickets in IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Expected Playing XI</h2>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:</strong>&nbsp;Aaron Finch, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. IN PICS: IPL 2020: Action in pictures as 'grand festival' of cricket starts in UAE Talking about the head-to-head stats, SRH and RCB have faced each other 15 times in the IPL so far and the Hyderabad-based team currently leads the head-to-head 8-6. One match was abandoned due to rain. Also read: IPL 2020: Rabada and Stoinis shine as Delhi Capitals beat Kings XI Punjab in super over Both the teams will heavily rely on their bowlers this season as it is not easy scoring in Dubai International Stadium and a score of around 160-170 is expected from the match. The team batting second have found it very difficult to chase the scores on this ground in recent years. However, RCB bowlers will be facing the best batting duo of last season David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. Yuzvendra Chahal could be the crucial player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as he is the team's leading wicket-taker. Chahal could be Kohli's trump card looking at the pitches in UAE. Afghanistan's spinner Rashid Khan could be David Warner's trump card in the match. His prolific T20 records will ensure his place in tonight's playing XI. SRH could include 18-year-old Abdul Samad in the clash after his successful run in Ranji Trophy 2019. The teen has slammed 36 sixes and scored 592 runs at the strike-rate of close to 113. Virat Kohli will be leading RCB's batting department. Aaron Finch, if picked in the XI, Aaron Finch will be playing for his 8th franchise in the IPL in his 10th season. SRH's bowling unit have great records against RCB. Sandeep Sharma scalped 21 wickets in 12 matches against RCB. The young paceman has dismissed Kohli six times and de Villiers twice. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a spearhead of SRH's bowling unit, has taken 133 wickets in IPL could play a vital role for the team. AB de Villiers, also known as Mr 360, is just one six away to complete 200 IPL sixes. RCB skipper Kohli is 88 runs to complete 5500 IPL runs. SRH's speedster Siddarth Kaul is just one wicket away to complete 50 wickets in IPL. Expected Playing XI Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma Royal Challengers Bangalore: Aaron Finch, Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey.</p>

<p>SRH open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli-led RCB on Monday and the Aussie southpaw said that his team should look to go out there &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sunrisers open their campaign in the 13th IPL with a game against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, and Warner’s message to his team is to go out and play freely without worrying too much about the result.</p>

<p>“We will try our best for that and if it doesn’t happen, will re-work our strategies and hope to go the distance in the IPL,” Warner said during a virtual media interaction, adding: “Every team has a perfect mix of world-class overseas players and quality Indian players. Ours is a pretty good balanced side in all departments. The boys have to just go out there and have fun, not take it too seriously. Like if you get angry you will tend to repeat the mistakes.”</p>

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<p>“Yes, it is good to have a lot of youngsters in the middle-order. They bring a lot of enthusiasm and show the right kind of attitude, too. I have been hearing some very good reports about it on social media and hope they translate their talent into performances.”</p>

<p>Warner was delighted to have the presence of experienced players like Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow in the squad.</p>

<p>“We have plenty of experience with the likes of Kane, (Jonny) Bairstow, Vijay Shankar to name a few. We got a job on our hand for sure,” he said.</p>

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<p>Speaking about his opening partner Bairstow, Warner said: “We know when to take those calculated risks and it is time to go this year again.” Asked if the spinners would play a big role, Warner said it depended on the kind of wickets on offer at the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.</p>

<p>“Some of them might be flat, some might offer swing in the first session and some might assist the spinner in the second half of the games. We have three good spinning all-rounders in the team. So, let us wait and see how they shape up,” he said.</p>

<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em><br />
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper, ahead of their opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 said that he hopes young recruits go on to make a mark in the tournament while adding gaining early momentum would be key for their IPL 2020 journey. SRH open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli-led RCB on Monday and the Aussie southpaw said that his team should look to go out there The Sunrisers open their campaign in the 13th IPL with a game against the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, and Warner’s message to his team is to go out and play freely without worrying too much about the result. “We will try our best for that and if it doesn’t happen, will re-work our strategies and hope to go the distance in the IPL,” Warner said during a virtual media interaction, adding: “Every team has a perfect mix of world-class overseas players and quality Indian players. Ours is a pretty good balanced side in all departments. The boys have to just go out there and have fun, not take it too seriously. Like if you get angry you will tend to repeat the mistakes.” ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan Royals' season opener vs CSK “Yes, it is good to have a lot of youngsters in the middle-order. They bring a lot of enthusiasm and show the right kind of attitude, too. I have been hearing some very good reports about it on social media and hope they translate their talent into performances.” Warner was delighted to have the presence of experienced players like Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow in the squad. “We have plenty of experience with the likes of Kane, (Jonny) Bairstow, Vijay Shankar to name a few. We got a job on our hand for sure,” he said. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Abdul Samad is an exciting talent, can help SRH this season - Rashid Khan Speaking about his opening partner Bairstow, Warner said: “We know when to take those calculated risks and it is time to go this year again.” Asked if the spinners would play a big role, Warner said it depended on the kind of wickets on offer at the three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. “Some of them might be flat, some might offer swing in the first session and some might assist the spinner in the second half of the games. We have three good spinning all-rounders in the team. So, let us wait and see how they shape up,” he said. (With PTI inputs)

IPL 2020: SRH captain David Warner pinning his hopes on 'exciting' youngsters

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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is also in UAE as a part of commentary panel, has predicted that Williamson (who was named SRH's captain while Warner was away) might not feature in the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview to Sports Tak, Gavaskar named his playing XI. His list included David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi as four overseas players in his playing XI and left out Kane Williamson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The way Warner and Bairstow had their opening partnership in the entire tournament, both made many runs. So they will open the batting. Then you need the two Afghan players Nabi and Rashid as they are match-winners. That is why Kane Williamson will have to sit out for the first few matches," he said.</p>

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<p>According to Gavaskar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the bowling department which includes Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma. Former India U-19 captain, Priyam Garg was also in legend's playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sunil Gavaskar's SRH playing XI:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are ready to be led by their returning captain David Warner in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 that is to be held in the United Arab Emirates. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who is also in UAE as a part of commentary panel, has predicted that Williamson (who was named SRH's captain while Warner was away) might not feature in the playing XI. In an interview to Sports Tak, Gavaskar named his playing XI. His list included David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi as four overseas players in his playing XI and left out Kane Williamson. "The way Warner and Bairstow had their opening partnership in the entire tournament, both made many runs. So they will open the batting. Then you need the two Afghan players Nabi and Rashid as they are match-winners. That is why Kane Williamson will have to sit out for the first few matches," he said. IN PICS: IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament According to Gavaskar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the bowling department which includes Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma. Former India U-19 captain, Priyam Garg was also in legend's playing XI. Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL 2020 campaign against Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 21. Sunil Gavaskar's SRH playing XI: David Warner (Captain), Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma

Sunil Gavaskar names his SRH playing XI for IPL 2020; excludes Williamson

<p>Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons has said that Aussie cricketers like Steve Smith and David Warner will remain in for isolation for six days post-arrival in the UAE for the Indian Premier League. These players will have to remain in isolation despite having spent time at the bio-secure bubble in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the third and final ODI against England, Steve Smith, David Warner and Josh Hazlewood will join their respective IPL teams in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are hearing - although it’s not confirmed yet - that they will also have to self-isolate in their rooms for six days and produce negative tests on the first, third and sixth days before they can join us,” Simons wrote in his column for ‘Manners on Cricket’ website.</p>

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<p>“We had hoped that they could all move from their current bio-secure bubbles into ours but it seems likely that there will be no ‘leniency’, which is understandable. Apart from our brilliant Indian players, led by the ageless MS Dhoni, we do have Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi in full training so there’s no shortage of talent.”</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-updated-squad-list-of-all-the-franchises-retained-and-bought-players-326654" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players</a></p>

<p>The Australians will arrive in the UAE on September 17. According to Simons, the players in CSK will have to wear a smart health tracking device whenever they step out of hotel rooms.</p>

<p>“We were issued with tracking devices to be worn around our necks whenever we left our hotel rooms but our physiotherapist has been very creative in turning them into ‘watches’ so at least that doesn’t feel restrictive,” said the former South African coach.</p>

<p>CSK has reported 13 cases of coronavirus since they arrived in the UAE. These cases include two players.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons has said that Aussie cricketers like Steve Smith and David Warner will remain in for isolation for six days post-arrival in the UAE for the Indian Premier League.

Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons has said that Aussie cricketers like Steve Smith and David Warner will remain in for isolation for six days post-arrival in the UAE for the Indian Premier League. These players will have to remain in isolation despite having spent time at the bio-secure bubble in the UK. Also read: IPL can help Australian and Indian players with 'challenging' practice before December series: Chappel After the third and final ODI against England, Steve Smith, David Warner and Josh Hazlewood will join their respective IPL teams in the UAE. “We are hearing - although it’s not confirmed yet - that they will also have to self-isolate in their rooms for six days and produce negative tests on the first, third and sixth days before they can join us,” Simons wrote in his column for ‘Manners on Cricket’ website. In pics: IPL 2020: Predicting MVPs from each franchise “We had hoped that they could all move from their current bio-secure bubbles into ours but it seems likely that there will be no ‘leniency’, which is understandable. Apart from our brilliant Indian players, led by the ageless MS Dhoni, we do have Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis and Lungi Ngidi in full training so there’s no shortage of talent.” In pics: IPL 2020: Updated squad list of all the franchises; retained and bought players The Australians will arrive in the UAE on September 17. According to Simons, the players in CSK will have to wear a smart health tracking device whenever they step out of hotel rooms. “We were issued with tracking devices to be worn around our necks whenever we left our hotel rooms but our physiotherapist has been very creative in turning them into ‘watches’ so at least that doesn’t feel restrictive,” said the former South African coach. CSK has reported 13 cases of coronavirus since they arrived in the UAE. These cases include two players.

IPL 2020: Australian players to remain in isolation for six days, says CSK bowling consultant Simons

<p>Australia opening batsman David Warner raised fears Tuesday that Virat Kohli's India will be unable to play the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Australia's second largest city.</p>

<p>The match starting on December 26 is regarded as the highlight of Australia's home season, played before 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and huge television audiences.</p>

<p>But Warner said shifting venues was a real possibility, with Melbourne currently in partial lockdown as Victoria state struggles to contain a second wave of virus infections.</p>

<p>"It's out of our control at the moment. Whatever happens, if you put something in place now, it's going to change tomorrow," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's difficult to process. We're just going to have to wait and, yeah, you might see the first Boxing Day Test not in Melbourne."</p>

<p>His remarks came as authorities in Victoria on Tuesday said there were 384 new cases in the state, taking total active cases to more than 9,000.</p>


Australia opening batsman David Warner raised fears Tuesday that Virat Kohli's India will be unable to play the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Australia's second largest city.

Australia opening batsman David Warner raised fears Tuesday that Virat Kohli's India will be unable to play the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Australia's second largest city. The match starting on December 26 is regarded as the highlight of Australia's home season, played before 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and huge television audiences. But Warner said shifting venues was a real possibility, with Melbourne currently in partial lockdown as Victoria state struggles to contain a second wave of virus infections. "It's out of our control at the moment. Whatever happens, if you put something in place now, it's going to change tomorrow," he said. "It's difficult to process. We're just going to have to wait and, yeah, you might see the first Boxing Day Test not in Melbourne." His remarks came as authorities in Victoria on Tuesday said there were 384 new cases in the state, taking total active cases to more than 9,000.

Warner fears virus could scupper Melbourne Boxing Day Test

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known for his tough fitness regime. He maintained his workout schedule during coronavirus lockdown that has brought the sporting world to a screeching halt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen doing the 'fly pushups' and challenged his brother Krunal.</p>

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<p>Virat, who has posted several photos and videos of his workout at home, took to Instagram Thursday and posted a video. In this video, Kohli was seen doing 'fly pushups' with a little twist in it, he added claps to his pushups to make the workout tough.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He wrote: "Hey H @hardikpandya7 loved your fly push-ups. Here's adding a little clap to it."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CCI3x9Yl8xu/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Hey H @hardikpandya93 loved your fly push ups 💪😎. Here's adding a little clap to it 😉.</a></p>

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<p>Australian batsman David Warner was impressed by Virat's workout and compared to Kohli's signature cover drive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli was seen walking like a dinosaur in his house after his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma shared a video on Twitter, which went viral in no time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twitterati went on a laughing riot after witnessing Kohli in a new, hilarious avatar and came up with some rib-tickling memes on the Indian skipper. While thousands of likes and retweets followed, fans made sure they immortalize the moments by taking Kohli for a ride to the world of memes.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known for his tough fitness regime. He maintained his workout schedule during coronavirus lockdown that has brought the sporting world to a screeching halt.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is known for his tough fitness regime. He maintained his workout schedule during coronavirus lockdown that has brought the sporting world to a screeching halt. Last week, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen doing the 'fly pushups' and challenged his brother Krunal. View this post on Instagram Stronger. Fitter. Still under construction 💪 @krunalpandya_official, I challenge you bhai! Let’s see how many you can do 😏 #PandyaBrothers A post shared by Hardik Pandya (@hardikpandya93) on Jun 20, 2020 at 10:03am PDT × Virat, who has posted several photos and videos of his workout at home, took to Instagram Thursday and posted a video. In this video, Kohli was seen doing 'fly pushups' with a little twist in it, he added claps to his pushups to make the workout tough. He wrote: "Hey H @hardikpandya7 loved your fly push-ups. Here's adding a little clap to it." View this post on Instagram Hey H @hardikpandya93 loved your fly push ups 💪😎. Here's adding a little clap to it 😉. A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Jul 2, 2020 at 4:49am PDT × Australian batsman David Warner was impressed by Virat's workout and compared to Kohli's signature cover drive. Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli was seen walking like a dinosaur in his house after his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma shared a video on Twitter, which went viral in no time. Twitterati went on a laughing riot after witnessing Kohli in a new, hilarious avatar and came up with some rib-tickling memes on the Indian skipper. While thousands of likes and retweets followed, fans made sure they immortalize the moments by taking Kohli for a ride to the world of memes.

Watch: Indian skipper Virat Kohli adds twist to Pandya's 'fly pushups'

<p>The Indian government decided to ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Australian cricketer, David Warner is extremely fond of the app and has been treating his Indian fans by dancing and enacting on the famous Bollywood and Tollywood songs and dialogues.</p>

<p>But due to the ban, his content will not be visible to his Indian fan base, to which Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin took a dig at the Aussie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin took to Twitter and wrote, “Appo Anwar @davidwarner31,” in Tamil it means what David Warner is going to do now?</p>

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<p>This did not go down well with a particular Indian fan and commented on the spinners upbringing. He wrote, "You were not raised properly".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin replied to the fan calling it light-hearted banter. He tweeted: “It’s a light hearted banter in Tamil. Can be so easily missed due to context and language barrier. I appreciate you being a @davidwarner31 fan, my respect for him is still intact. Tc.”</p>

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<p>The Indian government had on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps amid the India-China standoff at Galwan Valley.</p>

<p>Other than TikTok, the apps which were banned included UC Browser, SHAREit, Baidu map, Shein, clash of Kings, DU battery saver, Helo, Likee, YouCam makeup, Mi Community, CM Browsers, Virus Cleaner, Apus Browser and many more.</p>


The Indian government decided to ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Australian cricketer, David Warner is extremely fond of the app and has been treating his Indian fans by dancing and enacting on the famous Bollywood and Tollywood songs and dialogues.

The Indian government decided to ban 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Australian cricketer, David Warner is extremely fond of the app and has been treating his Indian fans by dancing and enacting on the famous Bollywood and Tollywood songs and dialogues. But due to the ban, his content will not be visible to his Indian fan base, to which Indian spinner Ravi Ashwin took a dig at the Aussie. Ashwin took to Twitter and wrote, “Appo Anwar @davidwarner31,” in Tamil it means what David Warner is going to do now? Appo Anwar? @davidwarner31 😉 https://t.co/5slRjpmAIs — Ashwin (During Covid 19)🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 29, 2020 × This did not go down well with a particular Indian fan and commented on the spinners upbringing. He wrote, "You were not raised properly". Ashwin replied to the fan calling it light-hearted banter. He tweeted: “It’s a light hearted banter in Tamil. Can be so easily missed due to context and language barrier. I appreciate you being a @davidwarner31 fan, my respect for him is still intact. Tc.” It’s a light hearted banter in Tamil. Can be so easily missed due to context and language barrier. I appreciate you being a @davidwarner31 fan, my respect for him is still intact. Tc — Ashwin (During Covid 19)🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 30, 2020 × The Indian government had on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps amid the India-China standoff at Galwan Valley. Other than TikTok, the apps which were banned included UC Browser, SHAREit, Baidu map, Shein, clash of Kings, DU battery saver, Helo, Likee, YouCam makeup, Mi Community, CM Browsers, Virus Cleaner, Apus Browser and many more.

Ravi Ashwin takes 'light hearted' dig at David Warner after TikTok gets banned

<p>Australia's David Warner has warned against sledging Virat Kohli when India tour Australia this year, saying "trying to poke the bear" will only make the star batsman play better.</p>

<p>As cricket slowly gets back into action after coronavirus suspensions, India are slated to tour Australia for four Test matches in December-January in what is set to be a highlight of the year.</p>

<p>Warner, a lynchpin of Australia's batting attack, said he is looking forward to the confrontation but that he will steer clear of taunting India's captain.</p>

<p>"I thrive on the crowd, I thrive on people sort of going at me in the field. And getting into that battle," Warner told India Today television.</p>

<p>"I think Virat is quite similar, if you go a little bit at Virat he comes out harder with the bat and he plays amazing. We have seen that time and time again.</p>

<p>"There is no point in actually trying to poke the bear because at the end of the day if you do that it just fires up the person a bit more."</p>

<p>Last year India claimed their first Test series win in Australia after 71 years of trying.</p>

<p>Warner, who along with Steve Smith missed the series while they served a ball-tampering ban, said Australia are much better prepared this time.</p>

<p>"It's a much-anticipated return to Australia for India. I am excited, one to be selected and to be a part of that. Last time we were not bad but were beaten by a good team and their bowling was relentless," said Warner.</p>

<p>"Now, India has got the best batting line-up and our bowlers will like to target them."</p>

<p>Warner said he's also keen to play the lucrative Indian Premier League if the International Cricket Council postpones the T20 World Cup, scheduled to start October 18 in Australia.</p>

<p>The fate of the T20 showpiece will be decided next month and if the World Cup is sidelined, the delayed IPL could take its place. Cricket Australia has admitted the World Cup looks "unrealistic" this year as the pandemic lingers.</p>

<p>Warner, who is captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, said quarantine rules for foreigners entering Australia was one of many problems for the World Cup.</p>

<p>"The challenges around getting every single nation that participates in the World Cup into Australia, given the fact that we have the quarantine for 14 days... we have to obviously abide by those rules and obviously we await the decision from the ICC," Warner said.</p>

<p>He added: "I am definitely sure and positive that we (Australian players) will be able to come and play in the IPL if that replaces the World Cup schedule."</p>


Australia's David Warner has warned against sledging Virat Kohli when India tour Australia this year, saying "trying to poke the bear" will only make the star batsman play better.

Australia's David Warner has warned against sledging Virat Kohli when India tour Australia this year, saying "trying to poke the bear" will only make the star batsman play better. As cricket slowly gets back into action after coronavirus suspensions, India are slated to tour Australia for four Test matches in December-January in what is set to be a highlight of the year. Warner, a lynchpin of Australia's batting attack, said he is looking forward to the confrontation but that he will steer clear of taunting India's captain. "I thrive on the crowd, I thrive on people sort of going at me in the field. And getting into that battle," Warner told India Today television. "I think Virat is quite similar, if you go a little bit at Virat he comes out harder with the bat and he plays amazing. We have seen that time and time again. "There is no point in actually trying to poke the bear because at the end of the day if you do that it just fires up the person a bit more." Last year India claimed their first Test series win in Australia after 71 years of trying. Warner, who along with Steve Smith missed the series while they served a ball-tampering ban, said Australia are much better prepared this time. "It's a much-anticipated return to Australia for India. I am excited, one to be selected and to be a part of that. Last time we were not bad but were beaten by a good team and their bowling was relentless," said Warner. "Now, India has got the best batting line-up and our bowlers will like to target them." Warner said he's also keen to play the lucrative Indian Premier League if the International Cricket Council postpones the T20 World Cup, scheduled to start October 18 in Australia. The fate of the T20 showpiece will be decided next month and if the World Cup is sidelined, the delayed IPL could take its place. Cricket Australia has admitted the World Cup looks "unrealistic" this year as the pandemic lingers. Warner, who is captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, said quarantine rules for foreigners entering Australia was one of many problems for the World Cup. "The challenges around getting every single nation that participates in the World Cup into Australia, given the fact that we have the quarantine for 14 days... we have to obviously abide by those rules and obviously we await the decision from the ICC," Warner said. He added: "I am definitely sure and positive that we (Australian players) will be able to come and play in the IPL if that replaces the World Cup schedule."

Don't 'poke the bear' - Warner says Aussies shouldn't sledge Kohli

<p>Veteran batsman David Warner believes Australia's upcoming limited-overs tour of England will be scrapped because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The Australians were scheduled to play three one-dayers and three Twenty20 matches against England in July, although changes to the English country cricket season now make that impossible.</p>

<p>There was speculation the tour could be delayed until September but Warner was doubtful it would go ahead.</p>

<p>"At the moment it's highly unlikely we're going to go over there given what's happened in England," Warner told cricket.com.au.</p>

<p>He said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's infection with COVID-19 showed the gravity of the problem in the host nation.</p>

<p>"He's back up on his feet now and that's fantastic news, but there's a lot more to this than just sport being played," Warner added.</p>

<p>Australia have already cancelled a two-Test tour of Bangladesh in June, and a limited-overs home series against Zimbabwe is also in doubt.</p>

<p>Australia are due to host the Twenty20 World Cup in October-November, for which the International Cricket Council has said it is "exploring all options".</p>

<p>Cricket Australia is particularly keen to go ahead with a Test series against India due to be played after the T20 tournament, warning this month it could lose hundreds of millions of dollars if it was scrapped.</p>


Veteran batsman David Warner believes Australia's upcoming limited-overs tour of England will be scrapped because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australians were scheduled to play three one-dayers and three Twenty20 matches against England in July, although changes to the English country cricket season now make that impossible.

Veteran batsman David Warner believes Australia's upcoming limited-overs tour of England will be scrapped because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australians were scheduled to play three one-dayers and three Twenty20 matches against England in July, although changes to the English country cricket season now make that impossible. There was speculation the tour could be delayed until September but Warner was doubtful it would go ahead. "At the moment it's highly unlikely we're going to go over there given what's happened in England," Warner told cricket.com.au. He said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's infection with COVID-19 showed the gravity of the problem in the host nation. "He's back up on his feet now and that's fantastic news, but there's a lot more to this than just sport being played," Warner added. Australia have already cancelled a two-Test tour of Bangladesh in June, and a limited-overs home series against Zimbabwe is also in doubt. Australia are due to host the Twenty20 World Cup in October-November, for which the International Cricket Council has said it is "exploring all options". Cricket Australia is particularly keen to go ahead with a Test series against India due to be played after the T20 tournament, warning this month it could lose hundreds of millions of dollars if it was scrapped.

Australia's Warner says England tour 'highly unlikely'

Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is making the most of his family time amid coronavirus lockdown. He took to Twitter and shared a video of him batting against his son Zoravar.

Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is making the most of his family time amid coronavirus lockdown. He took to Twitter and shared a video of him batting against his son Zoravar. The prolific batsman called it "Quarantine Premier League". Also read: Watch: Seven-year-old Pari Sharma leaves Michael Vaughan, Shai Hope and other top cricketers in awe with her batting skills Dhawan posted the video with a caption: "Quarantine Premier League ka sabse gripping moment Dhawan vs Dhawan." Quarantine Premier League ka sabse gripping moment 😅 Dhawan vs Dhawan 💪🏻😈 pic.twitter.com/fDHVF8nVYC — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 22, 2020 × Dhawan is not the only one spending time with his family. Many cricketers such as David Warner, Virat Kohli, James Anderson are among those who shared videos with their loved ones. Australian opening batsman David Warner was seen dancing with his daughter on the famous Bollywood song "Sheila ki Jawaani". View this post on Instagram Indi has asked to also do one for you guys! 😂😂 please help me someone!!!!!! #statue A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Apr 17, 2020 at 11:37pm PDT × Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli who are spending and enjoying their quarantine time together, keep their fans occupied with updates of their lives. The couple is usually busy goofing around each other. In a recent video shared by Anushka, she can be seen sharing the screen with husband Virat Kohli as she brings the cricket field experience. Guessing that the cricket husband must be missing some on-field action, Anushka was seen imitating a crowd hoot as she asked for Virat to hit four runs. She was seen saying: "Aye Kohli chauka marna''( Kolhi hit a four) as Kohli gives her a straight face. View this post on Instagram I thought he must be missing being on the field. Along with the love he gets from millions of fans, he must be especially missing this one particular type of fan too. So I gave him the experience 😜😂🏏 A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Apr 17, 2020 at 12:54am PDT × Veteran England seamer James Anderson is enjoying his break from cricket due to the coronavirus threat. The English pacer spearhead posted a light-hearted video of him lifting his daughters as weights while training at home. He wrote: "The girls are more than happy to help me train at home," in the caption. View this post on Instagram The girls are more than happy to help me train at home 👍 A post shared by James Anderson (@jimmya9) on Mar 17, 2020 at 2:20pm PDT ×

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Virat Kohli, among top cricketers spending fun time with family!

<p>Swashbuckling Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday showed his support towards medical and security professionals all over the world by shaving his head. A lot of footballers have already gone bald in a bid show their support towards the medical professionals putting their lives on risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Warner jumped in and joined the growing list of sportspersons who have taken up their trimmer to show support to the professionals putting themselves in the first line of defence against the novel coronavirus.</p>

<p>Warner took to social media platform Instagram to upload a time-lapse of him shaving his head with a tripper. He further posted his photograph with a very short crop with the message: “Been nominated to shave my head in support of those working on the frontline #Covid-19 here is a time-lapse. I think my debut was the last time I recall I’ve done this. Like it or not”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The southpaw went on to nominate the likes of Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Pat Cumins, Marcus Stoinis among others to accept the challenge and show solidarity with those fighting to save lives of others.</p>

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<p>It is to be seen whether the likes of Kohli and Smith will join the bandwagon but Warner’s open challenge have sent the netizens into a frenzy with his video going viral all over on social media.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Indian cricketers have come forward to support the Indian government and respective state governments by donating their bit during these crisis times. While almost everyone has been active on social media platforms in a bid to spread awareness surrounding the COVID-19, the likes of Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar, Pathan brothers, among many others, have stepped up with donation to help the Indian government combat the dreaded COVID-19.&nbsp;<br />
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Swashbuckling Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday showed his support towards medical and security professionals all over the world by shaving his head. A lot of footballers have already gone bald in a bid show their support towards the medical professionals putting their lives on risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Warner jumped in and joined the growing list of sportspersons who have taken up their trimmer to show support to the professionals putting themselves in the first line of defence against the novel coronavirus.

Swashbuckling Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday showed his support towards medical and security professionals all over the world by shaving his head. A lot of footballers have already gone bald in a bid show their support towards the medical professionals putting their lives on risk amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Warner jumped in and joined the growing list of sportspersons who have taken up their trimmer to show support to the professionals putting themselves in the first line of defence against the novel coronavirus. Warner took to social media platform Instagram to upload a time-lapse of him shaving his head with a tripper. He further posted his photograph with a very short crop with the message: “Been nominated to shave my head in support of those working on the frontline #Covid-19 here is a time-lapse. I think my debut was the last time I recall I’ve done this. Like it or not”. The southpaw went on to nominate the likes of Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Pat Cumins, Marcus Stoinis among others to accept the challenge and show solidarity with those fighting to save lives of others. View this post on Instagram Been nominated to shave my head in support of those working on the frontline #Covid-19 here is a time lapse. I think my debut was the last time I recall I’ve done this. Like it or not?? A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Mar 30, 2020 at 6:48pm PDT × It is to be seen whether the likes of Kohli and Smith will join the bandwagon but Warner’s open challenge have sent the netizens into a frenzy with his video going viral all over on social media. Meanwhile, Indian cricketers have come forward to support the Indian government and respective state governments by donating their bit during these crisis times. While almost everyone has been active on social media platforms in a bid to spread awareness surrounding the COVID-19, the likes of Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar, Pathan brothers, among many others, have stepped up with donation to help the Indian government combat the dreaded COVID-19.

David Warner shaves head to show support to medical professionals; challenges Virat Kohli, Steve Smith among others

<p>Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show "respect" as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for the first time since the 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-receives-allan-border-medal-redeems-his-2018-ban-280000" hreflang="en">After ball-tampering ban, David Warner receives Allan Border medal</a></p>

<p>The last time the pair played in South Africa, almost two years ago, they were sent home in disgrace for attempting to alter the ball with sandpaper during a Cape Town Test. It cost them 12-month suspensions and for Warner, a lifetime leadership ban.</p>

<p>They have since resurrected their careers and are all but forgiven at home, with Warner this week winning a vote by players, officials and media to claim Australian cricket's highest honour, the Allan Border Medal&nbsp;with Smith placed second.</p>

<p>But both players were constantly booed and jeered during last year's one-day World Cup and Ashes series in England, and they are expected to receive similar treatment in South Africa.</p>

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<p>The batsmen are both in the Australian squad for three Twenty20s and three ODIs beginning February 21. Their T20 on February 26 will mark the tourists' first match at Newlands since the 2018 scandal.</p>

<p>"For me personally, it won't be hard at all," Warner told Sydney radio station 2GB this week. "I just go there and I've got a job to do and that's to score runs and win games for Australia and put us in a good position."</p>

<p>But he added that "obviously, it's going to be very hostile".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I copped it in England; I actually enjoyed that and played along with it.</p>

<p>"Hopefully, we're showed some respect when we go over to Africa and the things that happen in the past stay there."</p>

<p>Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said he had no concerns about how Warner and Smith would handle their reception.</p>

<p>"Steve and Dave have ticked off pretty much every box since coming back," the seamer told reporters.</p>

<p>"It's just another one of those and I don't think it'll faze them one bit. They probably play better when it's like this. It's nothing we haven't experienced before... we'll be fine."</p>

<p>Australia will be using the tour to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup on home soil in October -- the only major cricketing trophy the men's team has yet to win.</p>

<p>But they will be without explosive batting star Glenn Maxwell, who pulled out this week to have arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow.</p>

<p>Equally dangerous batsman and wrist-spinner D'Arcy Short, who has been overlooked for a year, has replaced him in both formats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade and all-rounder Mitch Marsh, who last played limited-overs internationals in 2017 and 2018 respectively, returned to the squads, led by Aaron Finch.</p>

<p>"If you look at our squad selections over the last couple of months, it's all been pretty consistent," said Finch.</p>

<p>"There hasn't been a huge amount of risk-taking in our selections, so we've got confidence in the 14 guys in South Africa that potentially they can take us forward to the T20 World Cup."</p>

<p>Australia ODI squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.</p>

<p>Australia T20 squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.</p>


Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show "respect" as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for the first time since the 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket.

Australia opener David Warner is braced for a hostile reception but hopes fans will show "respect" as he and Steve Smith return to South Africa for the first time since the 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket. Also read: After ball-tampering ban, David Warner receives Allan Border medal The last time the pair played in South Africa, almost two years ago, they were sent home in disgrace for attempting to alter the ball with sandpaper during a Cape Town Test. It cost them 12-month suspensions and for Warner, a lifetime leadership ban. They have since resurrected their careers and are all but forgiven at home, with Warner this week winning a vote by players, officials and media to claim Australian cricket's highest honour, the Allan Border Medal with Smith placed second. But both players were constantly booed and jeered during last year's one-day World Cup and Ashes series in England, and they are expected to receive similar treatment in South Africa. Steve Smith and David Warner in a press conference after Sandpaper Gate | AFP The batsmen are both in the Australian squad for three Twenty20s and three ODIs beginning February 21. Their T20 on February 26 will mark the tourists' first match at Newlands since the 2018 scandal. "For me personally, it won't be hard at all," Warner told Sydney radio station 2GB this week. "I just go there and I've got a job to do and that's to score runs and win games for Australia and put us in a good position." But he added that "obviously, it's going to be very hostile". "I copped it in England; I actually enjoyed that and played along with it. "Hopefully, we're showed some respect when we go over to Africa and the things that happen in the past stay there." Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said he had no concerns about how Warner and Smith would handle their reception. "Steve and Dave have ticked off pretty much every box since coming back," the seamer told reporters. "It's just another one of those and I don't think it'll faze them one bit. They probably play better when it's like this. It's nothing we haven't experienced before... we'll be fine." Australia will be using the tour to fine-tune preparations for the T20 World Cup on home soil in October -- the only major cricketing trophy the men's team has yet to win. But they will be without explosive batting star Glenn Maxwell, who pulled out this week to have arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow. Equally dangerous batsman and wrist-spinner D'Arcy Short, who has been overlooked for a year, has replaced him in both formats. Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade and all-rounder Mitch Marsh, who last played limited-overs internationals in 2017 and 2018 respectively, returned to the squads, led by Aaron Finch. "If you look at our squad selections over the last couple of months, it's all been pretty consistent," said Finch. "There hasn't been a huge amount of risk-taking in our selections, so we've got confidence in the 14 guys in South Africa that potentially they can take us forward to the T20 World Cup." Australia ODI squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa. Australia T20 squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

Warner, Smith braced for 'very hostile' South Africa crowds after cheating scandal

<p>Australian opener David Warner won the Allan Border medal after beating his teammate Steve Smith by one vote on Monday.</p>

<p>He was emotional while receiving the 'Australian cricketer of the year' (the medal) after a stunning comeback post the ban imposed on him in the ball-tampering row in South Africa two year ago.</p>

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<p>"It was a lot of hard work and commitment to put my hand back up for selection, and to go away and do what I know best which is to try and score as many runs as I can in any competition I'm playing in," said Warner during his acceptance speech.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australian Women's cricketer&nbsp;Ellyse Perry won her&nbsp;third Belinda Clarke Award for her performance for the Women's team last year.</p>

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<p>Warner was among the three players (Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith) who were banned by Cricket Australia in March 2018 for ball-tampering incident in Cape Town, South Africa. Steve Smith and David Warner were handed a one-year suspension, whereas Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made a stunning comeback in the game in the year 2019. The prolific opener was Australia's best batsman at the one-day World Cup which was played in England, he scored 647 runs at an average of 71.88, and was in an excellent form in Twenty20 series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>David scored a career-high 335 not out in Adelaide against Pakistan's young bowling attack in the two-match Test series.</p>

<p>Warner joins a club of multiple winners of the Border Medal he has won in 2016 and 2017, this list includes Ricky Ponting (2004, 2006, 2007) and Michael Clarke (2005, 2012, 2013), who also shared the medal in 2009.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shane Watson (2010, 2011) and Smith (2015, 2018) have won it twice.</p>

<p><strong>Full list of the 2020 Australian Cricket Award winners:</strong></p>

<p>Allan Border Medal: David Warner</p>

<p>Belinda Clark Award: Ellyse Perry</p>

<p>Male One Day International Player of the Year: Aaron Finch</p>

<p>Female One Day International Player of the Year: Alyssa Healy</p>

<p>Hall of Fame Induction: Sharon Tredrea</p>

<p>Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year: Tayla Vlaeminck</p>

<p>Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year: Wes Agar</p>

<p>Male Test Player of the Year: Marnus Labuschagne</p>

<p>Female Domestic Player of the Year: Molly Strano</p>

<p>Male Domestic Player of the Year: Shaun Marsh</p>

<p>Hall of Fame Induction: Craig McDermott</p>

<p>Female International Twenty20 Player of the Year: Alyssa Healy</p>

<p>Male International Twenty20 Player of the Year: David Warner</p>


Australian opener David Warner won the Allan Border medal after beating his teammate Steve Smith by one vote on Monday. He was emotional while receiving the 'Australian cricketer of the year' (the medal) after a stunning comeback post the ban imposed on him in the ball-tampering row in South Africa two year ago.

Australian opener David Warner won the Allan Border medal after beating his teammate Steve Smith by one vote on Monday. He was emotional while receiving the 'Australian cricketer of the year' (the medal) after a stunning comeback post the ban imposed on him in the ball-tampering row in South Africa two year ago. All smiles! Congratulations to our Belinda Clark and Allan Border Medal winners! 🏅#AusCricketAwards pic.twitter.com/KFIlCps8rC — Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) February 10, 2020 × "It was a lot of hard work and commitment to put my hand back up for selection, and to go away and do what I know best which is to try and score as many runs as I can in any competition I'm playing in," said Warner during his acceptance speech. David Warner talks about his path back to the top of Australian Cricket after winning his third Allan Border Medal.#AusCricketAwards pic.twitter.com/FeAwlSyopD — Aust Cricketers Assn (@ACA_Players) February 10, 2020 × Australian Women's cricketer Ellyse Perry won her third Belinda Clarke Award for her performance for the Women's team last year. Ellyse Perry speaks after winning Belinda Clark Award number three🏅🏅🏅#AusCricketAwards pic.twitter.com/y95ghSKgNq — Aust Cricketers Assn (@ACA_Players) February 10, 2020 × Warner was among the three players (Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith) who were banned by Cricket Australia in March 2018 for ball-tampering incident in Cape Town, South Africa. Steve Smith and David Warner were handed a one-year suspension, whereas Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months. He made a stunning comeback in the game in the year 2019. The prolific opener was Australia's best batsman at the one-day World Cup which was played in England, he scored 647 runs at an average of 71.88, and was in an excellent form in Twenty20 series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. David scored a career-high 335 not out in Adelaide against Pakistan's young bowling attack in the two-match Test series. Warner joins a club of multiple winners of the Border Medal he has won in 2016 and 2017, this list includes Ricky Ponting (2004, 2006, 2007) and Michael Clarke (2005, 2012, 2013), who also shared the medal in 2009. Shane Watson (2010, 2011) and Smith (2015, 2018) have won it twice. Full list of the 2020 Australian Cricket Award winners: Allan Border Medal: David Warner Belinda Clark Award: Ellyse Perry Male One Day International Player of the Year: Aaron Finch Female One Day International Player of the Year: Alyssa Healy Hall of Fame Induction: Sharon Tredrea Betty Wilson Young Cricketer of the Year: Tayla Vlaeminck Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year: Wes Agar Male Test Player of the Year: Marnus Labuschagne Female Domestic Player of the Year: Molly Strano Male Domestic Player of the Year: Shaun Marsh Hall of Fame Induction: Craig McDermott Female International Twenty20 Player of the Year: Alyssa Healy Male International Twenty20 Player of the Year: David Warner

After ball-tampering ban, David Warner receives Allan Border medal

<p>Indian opener&nbsp;Rohit Sharma broke&nbsp;another record in the absence of Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the final T20I against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-whitewash-new-zealand-wins-fifth-t20i-by-seven-runs-278153">India whitewash New Zealand, wins fifth T20I by seven runs</a></p>

<p>Rohit's 60 runs off 41 balls helped him to surpass Virat&nbsp;Kohli in the list of players with most 50+ scores in T20Is.</p>

<p>This is Rohit's 25th 50+ score (21 half-centuries, 4 centuries) for team India, it has also helped the prolific Indian opener almost bridge the gap between him and Kohli in terms of T20I career runs. The difference is down to just 21 runs. Kohli still leads in the list of most half-centuries (24 half-centuries).&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>The list of batsmen with most 50+ scores in T20I:</strong></p>

<p>1). Rohit Sharma (Ind): 25&nbsp;<br />
2). Virat Kohli (Ind): 24&nbsp;<br />
3). Paul Stirling (Ireland), Martin Guptill (NZ): 17<br />
4). David Warner (Aus): 16</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma was retired hurt during the 5th T20I, he was struck by&nbsp;a calf injury. He predicted to be fit in a few days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India extended their record for most successive T20Is winning eight in succession. Chasing a target of 164 runs, New Zealand witnessed a very poor start as three of their batsmen were sent back to the pavilion before the completion of four overs.</p>

<p>With the clean sweep against the Black Caps, India has become the first team to win a T20I series with&nbsp;5-0 margin.</p>


Indian opener Rohit Sharma broke another record in the absence of Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the final T20I against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Also read: India whitewash New Zealand, wins fifth T20I by seven runs Rohit's 60 runs off 41 balls helped him to surpass Virat Kohli in the list of players with most 50+ scores in T20Is.

Indian opener Rohit Sharma broke another record in the absence of Indian skipper Virat Kohli in the final T20I against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Also read: India whitewash New Zealand, wins fifth T20I by seven runs Rohit's 60 runs off 41 balls helped him to surpass Virat Kohli in the list of players with most 50+ scores in T20Is. This is Rohit's 25th 50+ score (21 half-centuries, 4 centuries) for team India, it has also helped the prolific Indian opener almost bridge the gap between him and Kohli in terms of T20I career runs. The difference is down to just 21 runs. Kohli still leads in the list of most half-centuries (24 half-centuries). FIFTY!@ImRo45 brings up his 21st T20I half-century off 36 deliveries. Live - https://t.co/3a7zBdRNm2 #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/N1nRDSvNjo — BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2020 × The list of batsmen with most 50+ scores in T20I: 1). Rohit Sharma (Ind): 25 2). Virat Kohli (Ind): 24 3). Paul Stirling (Ireland), Martin Guptill (NZ): 17 4). David Warner (Aus): 16 Rohit Sharma was retired hurt during the 5th T20I, he was struck by a calf injury. He predicted to be fit in a few days. India extended their record for most successive T20Is winning eight in succession. Chasing a target of 164 runs, New Zealand witnessed a very poor start as three of their batsmen were sent back to the pavilion before the completion of four overs. With the clean sweep against the Black Caps, India has become the first team to win a T20I series with 5-0 margin.

Rohit Sharma's new record in T20Is outshines Virat Kohli

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-virat-kohli-looks-forward-to-equal-sachin-tendulkar-and-go-past-ricky-ponting-274161">Virat Kohli</a> and Co are set to face the Aussies for the second One Day international in Saurashtra Cricket Association, Rajkot. It is a do-or-die fixture for India to save themselves from a second consecutive series defeat against Australia in India.</p>

<p>After a thumping win over India by 10 wickets in the first ODI, Australia will be eyeing to clinch the series against the men in blue.</p>

<p><strong>Also, read-&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/finch-warner-slay-india-australia-win-first-odi-by-10-wickets-274267">Finch, Warner slay India; Australia win first ODI by 10 wickets</a></p>

<p>In a pre-match press conference, Shreyas Iyer assured that India would come back strong in the series.&nbsp;<br />
"We have not lost the series and we can still come back strong and that's what we have discussed in the dressing room after the game. We need to back ourselves and believe in ourselves," he said.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Virat Kolhi said that he was open to experiments in the batting order, and Shreyas Iyer came in to bat at No 3. The decision massively backfired as both Shreyas and Virat were out cheap.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian skipper is likely to return to his original position (No 3) to face the mighty Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mitchell Starc's bowling was lethal in the previous match. Indian batsmen were seen getting prepared in nets by replicating Starc's pace and angles with the throw-downs.</p>

<p>Whereas, Australia's most lethal batsmen Marnus Labushchagne has not yet come to down to bat against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajkot's pitch is favourable to batsmen and the match is predicted to be a high scoring match.</p>

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<p>Yuzvendra Chahal is likely to replace Kuldeep Yadav, as Ravindra Jadeja's place is safe because the match is being held on his home ground. Rishabh Pant is pout of the match after the concussion, he might get replaced by either Kadhar Jadhav or Manish Pandey.&nbsp;<br />
KL Rahul is likely to don the wicket keeping gloves.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>Probable XI:</strong> Rohit, Dhawan, Kohli, Rahul, Iyer, Pandey/Jadhav, Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav/Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah.</p>

<p>Australia will probably go unchanged after the victory in Wankhede, they are expected to play with the same XI.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI:</strong> Aaron Finch, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, &nbsp;Ashton Turner, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong> Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Lokesh Rahul(wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Shivam Dube</p>

<p><strong>Australia:</strong> David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey(wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Handscomb, D Arcy Short</p>


Virat Kohli and Co are set to face the Aussies for the second One Day international in Saurashtra Cricket Association, Rajkot. It is a do-or-die fixture for India to save themselves from a second consecutive series defeat against Australia in India.

Virat Kohli and Co are set to face the Aussies for the second One Day international in Saurashtra Cricket Association, Rajkot. It is a do-or-die fixture for India to save themselves from a second consecutive series defeat against Australia in India. After a thumping win over India by 10 wickets in the first ODI, Australia will be eyeing to clinch the series against the men in blue. Also, read- Finch, Warner slay India; Australia win first ODI by 10 wickets In a pre-match press conference, Shreyas Iyer assured that India would come back strong in the series. "We have not lost the series and we can still come back strong and that's what we have discussed in the dressing room after the game. We need to back ourselves and believe in ourselves," he said. Going BANG 💥💢 at the nets ahead of the 2nd ODI in Rajkot #TeamIndia #INDvAUS @Paytm pic.twitter.com/7y9NCBc7bv — BCCI (@BCCI) January 16, 2020 × Earlier, Virat Kolhi said that he was open to experiments in the batting order, and Shreyas Iyer came in to bat at No 3. The decision massively backfired as both Shreyas and Virat were out cheap. The Indian skipper is likely to return to his original position (No 3) to face the mighty Australia. Mitchell Starc's bowling was lethal in the previous match. Indian batsmen were seen getting prepared in nets by replicating Starc's pace and angles with the throw-downs. Whereas, Australia's most lethal batsmen Marnus Labushchagne has not yet come to down to bat against India. Rajkot's pitch is favourable to batsmen and the match is predicted to be a high scoring match. Pitch prep in Rajkot! The second #INDvAUS ODI starts 7pm AEDT tonight, live on Foxtel + Kayo Sports. pic.twitter.com/oMupqDlkvO — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2020 × Yuzvendra Chahal is likely to replace Kuldeep Yadav, as Ravindra Jadeja's place is safe because the match is being held on his home ground. Rishabh Pant is pout of the match after the concussion, he might get replaced by either Kadhar Jadhav or Manish Pandey. KL Rahul is likely to don the wicket keeping gloves. Probable XI: Rohit, Dhawan, Kohli, Rahul, Iyer, Pandey/Jadhav, Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav/Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah. Australia will probably go unchanged after the victory in Wankhede, they are expected to play with the same XI. Probable XI: Aaron Finch, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa Squads: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Lokesh Rahul(wk), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Kedar Jadhav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Shivam Dube Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey(wk), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Peter Handscomb, D Arcy Short

Ind vs Aus 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli set to return at No 3 as Australia eye series win

<p>Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-1st-odi-india-all-out-for-255-kohli-misses-chance-to-break-record-274234">Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record</a></p>

<p>The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls.</p>

<p>Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence.</p>

<p>None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell.</p>

<p>The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs.</p>

<p>Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs.</p>

<p>After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries)&nbsp;with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin.</p>

<p>Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past&nbsp;the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.</p>


Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai.

Australia demolished India by ten wickets at the Wankhede on Tuesday with openers Finch and Warner hitting unbeaten centuries in the first one-day international in Mumbai. Also Read: Starc knocks out Team India; Kohli misses chance to break record The visitors chasing 255 to win wrapped up the match in just 37.4 overs scoring 258 with Warner unbeaten on 128 off just 112 balls and Flinch at the other end giving him company till the end scoring 110 in 114 balls. Warner with three sixes and captain Finch with two sixes put the Indian bowling to the sword picking up 30 boundaries between them with Warner hitting 17 and Flinch 13 hits to the fence. None of the Indian bowlers managed to scare the Aussies with Shami giving away 58 runs in 7.4 overs, and Bumrah being hit for 50 runs in his seven-over spell. The Australian openers were especially severe on Thakur who was hit for 43 runs in his fiver-over spell. Kuldeep Yadav managed to keep the Aussies at bay but still leaked runs giving away 55 runs in his ten overs. Jadeja too couldn't make an impression conceding 41 runs in his eight overs. Earlier, India managed 255 runs but failed to use up their quota of 50 overs, falling away in 49.1 overs. After Rohit Sharma fell early(10 runs in 15 balls), Dhawan and KL Rahul stitched a 121-run partnership but after Rahul fell after hitting a patient 47 in 61 balls(4 boundaries) with India on 134, Dhawan too fell scoring 74 runs with India on 140 for 3, the other batsman failed to capitalise including captain Virat Kohli who managed just 16 falling to Zampa's spin. Pant(28 runs) and Jadeja (25 runs) helped India to go past the 250-run mark but it clearly wasn't enough in the end.

Finch, Warner slay India; Australia win first ODI by 10 wickets

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-archer-may-miss-test-against-south-africa-271563">Nathan&nbsp;Lyon</a>&nbsp;took 5-68 as a dominant&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;dismissed New Zealand for 251 before the home batsmen took over to extend their lead to 243 by the close of play on the third day of the third and final test on Sunday.</p>

<p>Already 2-0 down in the series after thumping defeats in Perth and Melbourne, New Zealand have been ravaged by illness and injury and now face a huge battle to avoid a third heavy loss before they head home.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-labuschagne-leads-as-australia-take-charge-in-sydney-271812">Sydney</a>&nbsp;Cricket Ground was turned pink for the 12th straight year in aid of cricketing great Glenn McGrath's breast cancer foundation but there was nothing charitable about&nbsp;Australia's approach to the match.</p>

<p>Openers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-stunned-new-zealand-fight-to-save-second-australia-test-270820">David Warner</a> (23) and Joe Burns (16) steered the hosts to 40 without loss at stumps to add to the first-innings tally of 454 built on the back of Marnus Labuschagne's maiden double century.</p>

<p>It was the&nbsp;Australian bowling attack, though, that once again set the tone as they took all 10 New Zealand wickets for the fifth time in the series.</p>

<p>Off-spinner&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;carried the ball off the pitch to huge applause an hour after tea after he had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-nz-new-zealand-woes-continue-with-bowler-matt-henry-injury-272088">Matt Henry</a> stumped to end New Zealand's innings and secure the 17th&nbsp;five-wicket haul of his career, his first against the Black Caps.</p>

<p>"It's always special being part of the&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;test match and playing in front of your family and friends, and to perform in the first innings was pretty special,"&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>"There's still plenty of work to do in the second dig&nbsp;but if you were rocking up today and saying we'd end up with a lead of 240 and 10 wickets in hand, we'll take that every day," he added.</p>

<p>Henry batted despite breaking the thumb on his non-bowling hand on day one of the match, the latest in a catalogue of misfortune that robbed the tourists of captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealand-sweat-on-ailing-williamson-and-nicholls-271562">Kane Williamson</a> and a string of other top players.</p>

<p>Glenn Phillips, flown over from New Zealand on the eve of the test to cover for the sick Williamson and Nicholls, offered the most resistance with a 52 on his test debut.</p>

<p>The 23-year-old enjoyed some luck when he was dropped twice by the normally reliable&nbsp;Lyon&nbsp;and again just before tea when he was caught in the deep off a James Pattinson no-ball.</p>

<p>He brought up his maiden half-century with a brilliant pull shot through square but two balls later were clean bowled by paceman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-neser-likely-to-debut-in-australias-five-bowler-ploy-270113">Pat Cummins</a>, who took 3-44 to show once again why he is the world's top-ranked test bowler.</p>

<p>"It was a really enjoyable time out there," Phillips said. "It's a shame I wasn't able to go on and extend the innings a bit, but that's cricket."</p>

<p>Lyon&nbsp;tops a few lists of his own these days and it was the unassuming off-spinner who broke New Zealand's early resistance after they had resumed on 63 without loss.</p>

<p>He bowled opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/de-grandhomme-removes-labuschagne-as-australia-move-to-155-3-at-tea-270279">Tom Blundell</a> for 34 and trapped Jeet Raval leg before wicket for 31 in the first session and returned after tea to send back tailenders Will Sommerville and Neil Wagner, both for ducks, in a magnificent two-wicket maiden.</p>

<p>Conditions were much cooler than on Saturday's second day but there was a distinct smell of smoke in the air from the bushfires that have been raging around&nbsp;Sydney&nbsp;for the last couple of months.</p>


Nathan Lyon took 5-68 as a dominant Australia dismissed New Zealand for 251 before the home batsmen took over to extend their lead to 243 by the close of play on the third day of the third and final test on Sunday.

Nathan Lyon took 5-68 as a dominant Australia dismissed New Zealand for 251 before the home batsmen took over to extend their lead to 243 by the close of play on the third day of the third and final test on Sunday. Already 2-0 down in the series after thumping defeats in Perth and Melbourne, New Zealand have been ravaged by illness and injury and now face a huge battle to avoid a third heavy loss before they head home. The Sydney Cricket Ground was turned pink for the 12th straight year in aid of cricketing great Glenn McGrath's breast cancer foundation but there was nothing charitable about Australia's approach to the match. Openers David Warner (23) and Joe Burns (16) steered the hosts to 40 without loss at stumps to add to the first-innings tally of 454 built on the back of Marnus Labuschagne's maiden double century. It was the Australian bowling attack, though, that once again set the tone as they took all 10 New Zealand wickets for the fifth time in the series. Off-spinner Lyon carried the ball off the pitch to huge applause an hour after tea after he had Matt Henry stumped to end New Zealand's innings and secure the 17th five-wicket haul of his career, his first against the Black Caps. "It's always special being part of the Sydney test match and playing in front of your family and friends, and to perform in the first innings was pretty special," Lyon said. "There's still plenty of work to do in the second dig but if you were rocking up today and saying we'd end up with a lead of 240 and 10 wickets in hand, we'll take that every day," he added. Henry batted despite breaking the thumb on his non-bowling hand on day one of the match, the latest in a catalogue of misfortune that robbed the tourists of captain Kane Williamson and a string of other top players. Glenn Phillips, flown over from New Zealand on the eve of the test to cover for the sick Williamson and Nicholls, offered the most resistance with a 52 on his test debut. The 23-year-old enjoyed some luck when he was dropped twice by the normally reliable Lyon and again just before tea when he was caught in the deep off a James Pattinson no-ball. He brought up his maiden half-century with a brilliant pull shot through square but two balls later were clean bowled by paceman Pat Cummins, who took 3-44 to show once again why he is the world's top-ranked test bowler. "It was a really enjoyable time out there," Phillips said. "It's a shame I wasn't able to go on and extend the innings a bit, but that's cricket." Lyon tops a few lists of his own these days and it was the unassuming off-spinner who broke New Zealand's early resistance after they had resumed on 63 without loss. He bowled opener Tom Blundell for 34 and trapped Jeet Raval leg before wicket for 31 in the first session and returned after tea to send back tailenders Will Sommerville and Neil Wagner, both for ducks, in a magnificent two-wicket maiden. Conditions were much cooler than on Saturday's second day but there was a distinct smell of smoke in the air from the bushfires that have been raging around Sydney for the last couple of months.

Aus vs NZ: Nathan Lyon takes five as Australia dominate in Sydney

<p>Australia's opening batsman David&nbsp;Warner&nbsp;has been declared&nbsp;fit&nbsp;for the team's&nbsp;second T<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-beat-new-zealand-by-296-runs-to-win-first-test-in-perth-268378">est</a>&nbsp;against New Zealand that starts on Thursday despite&nbsp;being&nbsp;hit&nbsp;on the&nbsp;hand&nbsp;while batting in the nets on Monday.</p>

<p>Warner&nbsp;had to have medical checks&nbsp;after&nbsp;he was struck on the thumb. He returned to training with his&nbsp;hand&nbsp;strapped.</p>

<p>"I've got absolutely no worries that he'll be raring to go," Australia&nbsp;coach&nbsp;Justin Langer told reporters on Tuesday. "There was a little concern for about two&nbsp;seconds, but then he saw the doctor and he's&nbsp;hitting balls again."</p>

<p>"We know how well he's playing at the moment, we know how much all the boys love playing Test&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealands-trent-boult-on-track-for-dream-boxing-day-test-against-australia-268852">Boxing Day</a>&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;... so he'll be ready to go."</p>

<p>Warner&nbsp;faced about 45 minutes of throw-downs on Tuesday, according to local media reports, although he did appear at times to be in pain and took his&nbsp;hand&nbsp;off the bat.</p>

<p>Langer added that fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/james-pattinson-banned-for-first-test-against-pakistan-for-personal-abuse-262662">James Pattinson</a> would almost certainly make his first&nbsp;test&nbsp;appearance in Australia in almost four years for the injured Josh Hazlewood, who sustained a hamstring injury in the 296-run first&nbsp;test&nbsp;victory in Perth.</p>

<p>"I've said it all week, he (Pattinson) was the 12th man the last game, we try to be as consistent as possible," Langer said.</p>

<p>"We've got some great depth of talent there, we've got Michael Neser here, we've got Peter Siddle, James Pattinson so I think at this stage, Patto will probably get one of the nods."</p>

<p>While the 29-year-old was likely to partner Mitchell Starc and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-cummins-becomes-ipls-most-expensive-overseas-buy-269295">Pat Cummins</a> for his first&nbsp;test&nbsp;in Australia since January 2016, Langer said they were still working through their final playing selections.</p>

<p>Langer mooted last week selecting five specialist bowlers with the Melbourne&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;Ground (MCG) pitch favouring batsmen in the previous two years, but said on Tuesday finalising the starting eleven could be a match-day decision.</p>

<p>"We'll work out what the set-up of our team is going to be, whether we play ... an extra bowler or not," he said.</p>

<p>"We'll have a look at the wicket. The wicket looks pretty good at the moment two days out."</p>


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.

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. Warner had to have medical checks after he was struck on the thumb. He returned to training with his hand strapped. "I've got absolutely no worries that he'll be raring to go," Australia coach Justin Langer told reporters on Tuesday. "There was a little concern for about two seconds, but then he saw the doctor and he's hitting balls again." "We know how well he's playing at the moment, we know how much all the boys love playing Test cricket and Boxing Day cricket ... so he'll be ready to go." Warner faced about 45 minutes of throw-downs on Tuesday, according to local media reports, although he did appear at times to be in pain and took his hand off the bat. Langer added that fast bowler James Pattinson would almost certainly make his first test appearance in Australia in almost four years for the injured Josh Hazlewood, who sustained a hamstring injury in the 296-run first test victory in Perth. "I've said it all week, he (Pattinson) was the 12th man the last game, we try to be as consistent as possible," Langer said. "We've got some great depth of talent there, we've got Michael Neser here, we've got Peter Siddle, James Pattinson so I think at this stage, Patto will probably get one of the nods." While the 29-year-old was likely to partner Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins for his first test in Australia since January 2016, Langer said they were still working through their final playing selections. Langer mooted last week selecting five specialist bowlers with the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch favouring batsmen in the previous two years, but said on Tuesday finalising the starting eleven could be a match-day decision. "We'll work out what the set-up of our team is going to be, whether we play ... an extra bowler or not," he said. "We'll have a look at the wicket. The wicket looks pretty good at the moment two days out."

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

<p>Marnus Labuschagne's third hundred in three innings handed Australia the initiative on Day-1 of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-name-unchanged-squad-for-first-daynight-test-against-new-zealand-267739"> day and night Test</a> against trans-tasman rivals New Zealand in Perth on Thursday.</p>

<p>Tim Paine won the toss and opted to bat and David Warner and Joe Burns had a steady opening stand of 40 before burns fell for 9 to Colin de Grandhomme.</p>

<p>Labuschagne walked in to join Warner and the two carried on from their two massive century stands against Pakistan.</p>

<p>Warner fell just before lunch to a sensational return catch from Neil wagner for 43. Steve Smith was content to let Labuschagne take centerstage and he didn't disappoint with some breathtaking shots.</p>

<p>Smith was handed a reprieve in the slips when on 20 as Australia went into tea at 160 for 2.</p>

<p>Labuschagne danced down the track to deposit Mitchell Santner into the stands to bring up his century off 166 balls.</p>

<p>Smith fell just after to Wagner for 43, sucked into a short ball trap set by the Kiwis.</p>

<p>The second new ball then accounted for new man Matthew Wade as Tim Southee bowled an almost unplayable delivery but Labushagne and Travis Head were able to see-off the remaining overs and take the hosts to stumps well placed at 248 for 8.</p>


Marnus Labuschagne's third hundred in three innings handed Australia the initiative on Day-1 of the day and night Test against trans-tasman rivals New Zealand in Perth on Thursday.

Marnus Labuschagne's third hundred in three innings handed Australia the initiative on Day-1 of the day and night Test against trans-tasman rivals New Zealand in Perth on Thursday. Tim Paine won the toss and opted to bat and David Warner and Joe Burns had a steady opening stand of 40 before burns fell for 9 to Colin de Grandhomme. Labuschagne walked in to join Warner and the two carried on from their two massive century stands against Pakistan. Warner fell just before lunch to a sensational return catch from Neil wagner for 43. Steve Smith was content to let Labuschagne take centerstage and he didn't disappoint with some breathtaking shots. Smith was handed a reprieve in the slips when on 20 as Australia went into tea at 160 for 2. Labuschagne danced down the track to deposit Mitchell Santner into the stands to bring up his century off 166 balls. Smith fell just after to Wagner for 43, sucked into a short ball trap set by the Kiwis. The second new ball then accounted for new man Matthew Wade as Tim Southee bowled an almost unplayable delivery but Labushagne and Travis Head were able to see-off the remaining overs and take the hosts to stumps well placed at 248 for 8.

Day/night Test: Labuschagne's ton rescues Australia on Day-1 against New Zealand

<p>Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman <a href="David Warner hits magical triple century as Australia put up mammoth score against Pakistan">David Warner </a>was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score.</p>

<p>Warner had played an unbeaten knock of 335 runs against Pakistan in the ongoing day-night Test at Adelaide and was on course to break Lara's individual score of 400. It was then that Australia's skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings.</p>

<p>Tharoor posted two tweets to give his take on the decision to declare by Tim Paine."This summer, David Warner made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week &amp; followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity," Tharoor said in a tweet.</p>

<p>In another tweet, the Congress leader said: "Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures &amp; statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag &amp; victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare?"</p>

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<p>Warner was able to score just 95 runs in the Ashes this year, but ever since then, he has been in remarkable form. The left-handed batsman played a knock of 154 in the first Test and he followed it up with a score of 335 not out.</p>

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<p>In the ongoing Test, Warner broke several records. He surpassed Mark Taylor and Don Bradman to record the second-highest individual score for Australia in Tests. Warner also went past Bradman to record the highest-ever individual score at the Adelaide Oval. He is now the only Australian to have scored two 250+ plus scores in Tests.&nbsp;</p>


Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman David Warner was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score.

Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Sunday gave his take on how cricket teams should go for breaking records if the opportunity presents itself. His remarks came after Australia's batsman David Warner was not able to break Brian Lara's record of highest individual Test score. Warner had played an unbeaten knock of 335 runs against Pakistan in the ongoing day-night Test at Adelaide and was on course to break Lara's individual score of 400. It was then that Australia's skipper Tim Paine decided to declare the innings. Tharoor posted two tweets to give his take on the decision to declare by Tim Paine."This summer, David Warner made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week & followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity," Tharoor said in a tweet. In another tweet, the Congress leader said: "Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures & statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag & victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare?" This summer, @davidwarner31 made 95 runs in 10 innings in the Ashes series against England. Against Pak, he scored 150+ in the 1st Test last week & followed it up with 335 not out yesterday in the 2nd. An unnecessary premature declaration cost him a shot at the world record. Pity — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 1, 2019 × Warner was able to score just 95 runs in the Ashes this year, but ever since then, he has been in remarkable form. The left-handed batsman played a knock of 154 in the first Test and he followed it up with a score of 335 not out. Part of the pleasure of cricket is its records. Figures &statistics continue to enthral the true aficionado. Cricket teams should go for records when they can. With the 1st Test in the bag & victory likely against a weak Pak side (which was soon reduced to 89 for 6), why declare? — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 1, 2019 × In the ongoing Test, Warner broke several records. He surpassed Mark Taylor and Don Bradman to record the second-highest individual score for Australia in Tests. Warner also went past Bradman to record the highest-ever individual score at the Adelaide Oval. He is now the only Australian to have scored two 250+ plus scores in Tests.

Shashi Tharoor slams Australia decision to declare innings as David Warner misses chance to break world record

<p>Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old brought up the mark with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas, smashing 37 fours in the near-faultless 389-ball innings. He has been at the crease for nearly nine hours.</p>

<p>His only stroke of luck came on 226 when he was caught in the gully, only for the umpire to call Muhammad Musa's delivery a no-ball.</p>

<p>Warner is the first player since India's Karun Nair made 303 not out in 2016 against England to reach the magical mark and he joins an elite club, including Azhar Ali who is captaining Pakistan in the current series.</p>

<p>The West Indies Brian Lara's 400 not out against England at St John's in 2004 remains the highest Test score of all time. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The opener's heroics in Adelaide followed his 154 in the first Test at Brisbane last week -- his first Test century since a year-long ban for ball-tampering.</p>

<p>It has been a big turnaround for the former Australian vice-captain, who managed just 95 runs in 10 innings during this year's Ashes series in England.</p>

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Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone.

Australia opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday, joining an elite group of players to reach the milestone. The 33-year-old brought up the mark with a boundary off Mohammad Abbas, smashing 37 fours in the near-faultless 389-ball innings. He has been at the crease for nearly nine hours. His only stroke of luck came on 226 when he was caught in the gully, only for the umpire to call Muhammad Musa's delivery a no-ball. Warner is the first player since India's Karun Nair made 303 not out in 2016 against England to reach the magical mark and he joins an elite club, including Azhar Ali who is captaining Pakistan in the current series. The West Indies Brian Lara's 400 not out against England at St John's in 2004 remains the highest Test score of all time. The opener's heroics in Adelaide followed his 154 in the first Test at Brisbane last week -- his first Test century since a year-long ban for ball-tampering. It has been a big turnaround for the former Australian vice-captain, who managed just 95 runs in 10 innings during this year's Ashes series in England.

David Warner hits magical triple century as Australia put up mammoth score against Pakistan

<p>David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steered Australia to 70 for one in the opening session of the day-night second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide Friday, justifying skipper Tim Paine's decision to bat first.</p>

<p>On an overcast afternoon and with the floodlights on from the first ball, Warner was not out 45 and Labuschagne on 18 in ominous signs for the visitors, after the pair both made centuries in the first Test in Brisbane.</p>

<p>Pakistan need to win to square the two-match series, but the odds are heavily stacked against them, having lost 13 consecutive Tests in Australia.</p>

<p>Over the years, taking wickets in Australia has been a challenge for Pakistan and they shuffled their bowling attack for the pink-ball Test.</p>

<p>Veteran seamer Mohammad Abbas, who tormented Australia when he took 17 wickets in two Tests in the UAE last October, returned in place of Imran Khan while 16-year-old pace sensation Naseem Shah was rested.</p>

<p>That meant a debut for 19-year-old medium-fast right-armer Muhammad Musa, but it was Shaheen Afridi who stood out and gave Pakistan early hope by snaring Joe Burns.</p>

<p>With the ball moving off the seam, the opener got an edge to Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps and was out for four.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That only brought Labuschagne to the crease.</p>

<p>He made 185 in the first Test and Warner 154, with the pair putting their heads down to grind out runs, picking off loose balls to keep the scoreboard ticking over.</p>

<p>Warner smacked eight fours, with Musa mostly on the receiving end, as he neared a 31st Test half-century.</p>

<p>But the economical Afridi made it tough going, getting the ball to swing and seam before the teams left the field five minutes early due to drizzle.</p>


David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steered Australia to 70 for one in the opening session of the day-night second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide Friday, justifying skipper Tim Paine's decision to bat first.

David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steered Australia to 70 for one in the opening session of the day-night second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide Friday, justifying skipper Tim Paine's decision to bat first. On an overcast afternoon and with the floodlights on from the first ball, Warner was not out 45 and Labuschagne on 18 in ominous signs for the visitors, after the pair both made centuries in the first Test in Brisbane. Pakistan need to win to square the two-match series, but the odds are heavily stacked against them, having lost 13 consecutive Tests in Australia. Over the years, taking wickets in Australia has been a challenge for Pakistan and they shuffled their bowling attack for the pink-ball Test. Veteran seamer Mohammad Abbas, who tormented Australia when he took 17 wickets in two Tests in the UAE last October, returned in place of Imran Khan while 16-year-old pace sensation Naseem Shah was rested. That meant a debut for 19-year-old medium-fast right-armer Muhammad Musa, but it was Shaheen Afridi who stood out and gave Pakistan early hope by snaring Joe Burns. With the ball moving off the seam, the opener got an edge to Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps and was out for four. That only brought Labuschagne to the crease. He made 185 in the first Test and Warner 154, with the pair putting their heads down to grind out runs, picking off loose balls to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Warner smacked eight fours, with Musa mostly on the receiving end, as he neared a 31st Test half-century. But the economical Afridi made it tough going, getting the ball to swing and seam before the teams left the field five minutes early due to drizzle.

Dangerous David Warner frustrates Pakistan in second Test, Rain delays play

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../australia-vs-pakistan-1st-test-david-warner- shows-brilliance-as-hosts-cruise-against-pak-263887">Australia</a> defeated Pakistan by an innings and five runs on day four of the first Test match here at the Gabba.</p>

<p>With this win, Australia has moved to second place in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../heres-why-india-is-ahead-of-aussies-in-wtc- despite-same-number-of-wins-248587">World Test Championship (WTC) </a>standings with 116 points.</p>

<p>Resuming day four at 64/3, Pakistan was able to add just 29 runs more before the falling of the fourth wicket. Shan Masood (42) was sent back to the pavilion in the 29th over by Pat Cummins as he had him caught at the hands of wicket-keeper Tim Paine.</p>

<p>Immediately after, Josh Hazelwood sent Iftikhar Ahmed (0) back to the pavilion leaving Pakistan in a spot of bother. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam then joined each other at the crease and they kept Australian bowlers at bay with their 132-run stand.</p>

<p>Their partnership saw Azam bringing up his second Test ton. Australia was finally able to get the breakthrough in the 64th over as Nathan Lyon dismissed Azam (104), reducing Pakistan to 226/6.</p>

<p>Yasir Shah then came out to the middle and he along with Rizwan ensured that the scoreboard keeps ticking at a rapid pace. Both batsmen put up a stand of 79 runs.</p>

<p>Rizwan missed out on his century as he was dismissed on 95 by Josh Hazelwood, reducing Pakistan to 305/7, still trailing Australia by 35 runs.</p>

<p>Shah (42) was sent back to the pavilion by Josh Hazelwood in the 82nd over to leave Pakistan at 324/8, still trailing the hosts by 16 runs.</p>

<p>Pakistan's last two wickets also fell cheaply and as a result, Australia won the match by an innings and five runs.</p>

<p>The visitors were bowled out for 335 in the final innings. Hazelwood scalped four wickets for the hosts.</p>

<p>Both sides will now take on each other in a day-night Test slated to begin from November 29 at Adelaide.</p>


Australia defeated Pakistan by an innings and five runs on day four of the first Test match here at the Gabba. With this win, Australia has moved to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with 116 points.

Australia defeated Pakistan by an innings and five runs on day four of the first Test match here at the Gabba. With this win, Australia has moved to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with 116 points. Resuming day four at 64/3, Pakistan was able to add just 29 runs more before the falling of the fourth wicket. Shan Masood (42) was sent back to the pavilion in the 29th over by Pat Cummins as he had him caught at the hands of wicket-keeper Tim Paine. Immediately after, Josh Hazelwood sent Iftikhar Ahmed (0) back to the pavilion leaving Pakistan in a spot of bother. Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam then joined each other at the crease and they kept Australian bowlers at bay with their 132-run stand. Their partnership saw Azam bringing up his second Test ton. Australia was finally able to get the breakthrough in the 64th over as Nathan Lyon dismissed Azam (104), reducing Pakistan to 226/6. Yasir Shah then came out to the middle and he along with Rizwan ensured that the scoreboard keeps ticking at a rapid pace. Both batsmen put up a stand of 79 runs. Rizwan missed out on his century as he was dismissed on 95 by Josh Hazelwood, reducing Pakistan to 305/7, still trailing Australia by 35 runs. Shah (42) was sent back to the pavilion by Josh Hazelwood in the 82nd over to leave Pakistan at 324/8, still trailing the hosts by 16 runs. Pakistan's last two wickets also fell cheaply and as a result, Australia won the match by an innings and five runs. The visitors were bowled out for 335 in the final innings. Hazelwood scalped four wickets for the hosts. Both sides will now take on each other in a day-night Test slated to begin from November 29 at Adelaide.

Australia beat Pakistan by an innings and 5 runs in first Test

<p>Australia continued their recent dominance in T20 as they thrashed Pakistan in the third and final match of the series to claim the series 2-0.</p>

<p>It was a completely one-sided affair as the hosts first restricted Pakistan to less than a modest score and then wrapped up the match with more than eight overs to spare. Australia rested star pacer Pat Cummins but his absence was not missed by the hosts as the Australian pacers shared six wickets amongst themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Australia won the toss, spearhead Mitchell Starc showed his intentions early in the match as he removed captain Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan for 6 and 0. Pakistan couldn't recover after losing three wickets for 22 runs and wickets at regular interval meant that Pakistan ended with a score of 106 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kane Richardson claimed three wickets&nbsp;in the all-round show by Australian bowlers. The star of the bowling, however, was the Man of the Match&nbsp;Sean Abbott who took two wickets in the match but gave away only 14 runs in four overs. Starc also claimed two wickets.</p>

<p>David Warner and skipper Aaron Finch showed no mercy to Pakistani bowlers as Australia finished off the match in 11.5 overs with all the wickets intact. Warner and Finch were not out at 48 and 52 runs respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Steve Smith was awarded Player of the Series award.</p>

<p>In the previous match too, Australia won comfortably by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-steve-smith-fires-australia-to-victory-over-pakistan-in-t20-match-260229">seven wickets</a>. Steve Smith was the star of that match with an unbeaten score of 80. Australia were also ahead in the first match of the series before it was called off due to rain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a clean-sweep&nbsp;against Sri Lanka at home, this is another series win for Australia. Australia are to host T20 world cup next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Pakistan, the only positives of the series were Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. Azam scored most runs in the series with an average of 57.5 and was followed by Ahmed who remained unbeaten in the tournament and scored 108 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Richardson took most wickets (6) in the series. Ashton Agar and Starc ended with four wickets.</p>


Australia continued their recent dominance in T20 as they thrashed Pakistan in the third and final match of the series to claim the series 2-0. It was a completely one-sided affair as the hosts first restricted Pakistan to less than a modest score and then wrapped up the match with more than eight overs to spare.

Australia continued their recent dominance in T20 as they thrashed Pakistan in the third and final match of the series to claim the series 2-0. It was a completely one-sided affair as the hosts first restricted Pakistan to less than a modest score and then wrapped up the match with more than eight overs to spare. Australia rested star pacer Pat Cummins but his absence was not missed by the hosts as the Australian pacers shared six wickets amongst themselves. After Australia won the toss, spearhead Mitchell Starc showed his intentions early in the match as he removed captain Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan for 6 and 0. Pakistan couldn't recover after losing three wickets for 22 runs and wickets at regular interval meant that Pakistan ended with a score of 106 runs. Kane Richardson claimed three wickets in the all-round show by Australian bowlers. The star of the bowling, however, was the Man of the Match Sean Abbott who took two wickets in the match but gave away only 14 runs in four overs. Starc also claimed two wickets. David Warner and skipper Aaron Finch showed no mercy to Pakistani bowlers as Australia finished off the match in 11.5 overs with all the wickets intact. Warner and Finch were not out at 48 and 52 runs respectively. Steve Smith was awarded Player of the Series award. In the previous match too, Australia won comfortably by seven wickets. Steve Smith was the star of that match with an unbeaten score of 80. Australia were also ahead in the first match of the series before it was called off due to rain. After a clean-sweep against Sri Lanka at home, this is another series win for Australia. Australia are to host T20 world cup next year. For Pakistan, the only positives of the series were Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. Azam scored most runs in the series with an average of 57.5 and was followed by Ahmed who remained unbeaten in the tournament and scored 108 runs. Richardson took most wickets (6) in the series. Ashton Agar and Starc ended with four wickets.

Aus vs Pak, 2nd T20: Australia thrash Pakistan to win series 2-0

<p>Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.</p>

<p>Australia host Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals starting in Adelaide on Oct. 27 before facing top-ranked Pakistan in three matches next month.</p>

<p>"It is almost a year to the day until Australia hosts the men's T20 World Cup and we have selected this squad with that in mind," selector Trevor Hohns said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The squad we have selected is quite role specific and we believe it gives us the flexibility to thrive in all match conditions.</p>

<p>"We're delighted to welcome Smith and Warner back ... Steve is a world-class batsman in all formats while Warner is Australia's highest ever T20I runs-scorer."</p>

<p>Smith is set to play his first T20 international since 2016 and will look to continue the fine form he has shown since his return from a one-year ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old smashed 774 runs in four Ashes tests against England recently as Australia retained the urn.</p>

<p>Warner scored 692 runs in this year's IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad and 647 runs in the 50-over World Cup in England as Australia reached the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Australia dropped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis while Ashton Turner was preferred ahead of fellow spinner Nathan Lyon. They also included the big-hitting Glenn Maxwell.</p>

<p>The 14-man squad captained by Aaron Finch will travel to Adelaide on Oct. 24 before the first T20 against Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>Australia T20 squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, David Warner, Adam Zampa.<br />
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Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil. Australia host Sri Lanka in three T20 internationals starting in Adelaide on Oct. 27 before facing top-ranked Pakistan in three matches next month. "It is almost a year to the day until Australia hosts the men's T20 World Cup and we have selected this squad with that in mind," selector Trevor Hohns said in a statement. "The squad we have selected is quite role specific and we believe it gives us the flexibility to thrive in all match conditions. "We're delighted to welcome Smith and Warner back ... Steve is a world-class batsman in all formats while Warner is Australia's highest ever T20I runs-scorer." Smith is set to play his first T20 international since 2016 and will look to continue the fine form he has shown since his return from a one-year ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. The 30-year-old smashed 774 runs in four Ashes tests against England recently as Australia retained the urn. Warner scored 692 runs in this year's IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad and 647 runs in the 50-over World Cup in England as Australia reached the semi-finals. Australia dropped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis while Ashton Turner was preferred ahead of fellow spinner Nathan Lyon. They also included the big-hitting Glenn Maxwell. The 14-man squad captained by Aaron Finch will travel to Adelaide on Oct. 24 before the first T20 against Sri Lanka. Australia T20 squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Billy Stanlake, Mitchell Starc, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

Smith, Warner in Australia T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Pakistan series

From batting woes to pace aces, major takeaways from Ashes 2019

<p>After winning the fourth Test match against England and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-retain-ashes-with-185-run-win-over-england-in-fourth-test-248509">retaining the Ashes</a>, Australia batsmen <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/take-steve-smith-out-it-would-be-very-similar-for-both-teams-joe-root-248583">Steve Smith</a> and David Warner shared their team's celebratory moments with the fans.</p>

<p>Australia defeated England by 185 runs in the fourth Test. Steve Smith has been in a phenomenal form in the Ashes series and after missing the third Ashes Test match due to concussion, Smith made a scintillating return.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/heres-how-australian-police-mock-england-after-aussies-retain-ashes-urn-248626">Australian police mock England cricket team after Aussies retain Ashes urn</a></strong></p>

<p>Smith scored 211 runs in the first inning and 82 in the second helping his side win the match. Moreover, Smith has amassed 671 runs and has become the second-fastest batsman to register 26 Test centuries.</p>

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<p>However, Warner failed utterly in the fourth Ashes Test match as he was dismissed on a duck in both the innings.</p>

<p>Australia are now on a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left to play.</p>

<p>Australia and England will face each other in the final Test, beginning September 12 at the Oval.</p>


After winning the fourth Test match against England and retaining the Ashes, Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner shared their team's celebratory moments with the fans.

After winning the fourth Test match against England and retaining the Ashes, Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner shared their team's celebratory moments with the fans. Australia defeated England by 185 runs in the fourth Test. Steve Smith has been in a phenomenal form in the Ashes series and after missing the third Ashes Test match due to concussion, Smith made a scintillating return. Also Read: Australian police mock England cricket team after Aussies retain Ashes urn Smith scored 211 runs in the first inning and 82 in the second helping his side win the match. Moreover, Smith has amassed 671 runs and has become the second-fastest batsman to register 26 Test centuries. View this post on Instagram Ashes! 👋👌🙏 A post shared by Steve Smith (@steve_smith49) on Sep 9, 2019 at 2:53am PDT × View this post on Instagram #Ashes #retained A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Sep 9, 2019 at 3:53am PDT × However, Warner failed utterly in the fourth Ashes Test match as he was dismissed on a duck in both the innings. Australia are now on a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left to play. Australia and England will face each other in the final Test, beginning September 12 at the Oval.

Steve Smith and David Warner share celebratory moments after retaining Ashes

<p>Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run thrashing of England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday.</p>

<p>The victory left Australia 2-1 up in the five-Test series ahead of next week's finale at the Oval.</p>

<p>England, set a mammoth target of 383 to win, were dismissed for 197 on the fifth day.</p>

<p>Craig Overton, who batted for 105 balls, was the last man out when lbw to Josh Hazlewood for 21.</p>

<p>Australia paceman Pat Cummins, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, had second-innings figures of 4-43 after teammate Steve Smith, top of the corresponding batting standings, scored 211 and 82.</p>

<p>That took Smith's tally for the series to 671 runs at 134.2 including three hundred, despite missing England's one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley with a concussion.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores</strong></p>

<p>Australia 1st Innings 497-8 dec (S Smith 211, M Labuschagne 67, T Paine 58, M Starc 54 no; S Broad 3-97)</p>

<p>England 1st Innings 301 (R Burns 81, J Root 71; J Hazlewood 4-57, P Cummins 3-60, M Starc 3-80)</p>

<p>Australia 2nd Innings 186-6 dec (S Smith 82; J Archer 3-45)</p>

<p>England 2nd Innings 197 (J Denly 53; P Cummins 4-43)</p>

<p><strong>Result:</strong> Australia won by 185 runs</p>

<p><strong>Series:</strong> Australia lead five-match series 2-1</p>


Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run thrashing of England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. The victory left Australia 2-1 up in the five-Test series ahead of next week's finale at the Oval.

Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run thrashing of England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. The victory left Australia 2-1 up in the five-Test series ahead of next week's finale at the Oval. England, set a mammoth target of 383 to win, were dismissed for 197 on the fifth day. Craig Overton, who batted for 105 balls, was the last man out when lbw to Josh Hazlewood for 21. Australia paceman Pat Cummins, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, had second-innings figures of 4-43 after teammate Steve Smith, top of the corresponding batting standings, scored 211 and 82. That took Smith's tally for the series to 671 runs at 134.2 including three hundred, despite missing England's one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley with a concussion. Brief scores Australia 1st Innings 497-8 dec (S Smith 211, M Labuschagne 67, T Paine 58, M Starc 54 no; S Broad 3-97) England 1st Innings 301 (R Burns 81, J Root 71; J Hazlewood 4-57, P Cummins 3-60, M Starc 3-80) Australia 2nd Innings 186-6 dec (S Smith 82; J Archer 3-45) England 2nd Innings 197 (J Denly 53; P Cummins 4-43) Result: Australia won by 185 runs Series: Australia lead five-match series 2-1

Australia retain Ashes with 185-run win over England in fourth Test

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