Australian opening batsman David Warner's participation in the team's opening <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-outplayed-but-not-downbeat-says-faf-du-plessis-222986">World Cup</a> match hangs in the balance as the player suffered from a sore glute in Australia's warm-up match against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-world-cup-2019-jofra-archers-impact-makes-england-an-even-tougher-force-223067">England</a> on May 25.

The left-handed batsman needs to be cleared by the medical staff to take part in the team's opening match against Afghanistan on Saturday.

Australs head coach Justin Langer said that the fitness test of Warner would be conducted on Friday as they don't want to make a decision on the match day.

"We'll have a pretty good idea today. But what I have expressed to him is it's really important to be fair to the other players, we don't want to be getting to Saturday morning and making a call, when a couple of other guys are wondering if they are going to play or not going to play," cricket.com.au quoted Langer as saying on Friday.

"The earlier we can make the decision, the better. Hopefully, we can make it tonight where he says 'yep, I'm ready to go', or 'I'm not sure'&nbsp;if he pulls up sore in the morning," he added.

Warner would come out to bat as an opener if he is able to prove his fitness.

If he is not fit enough to take part in the match, one of Usman Khawaja or Shaun Marsh will open the batting alongside skipper Aaron Finch.

Langer said that Warner is, however, 'desperate to play'&nbsp;in the match, but the team does not want to rush him.

"He's obviously desperate to play. Like all 15 players would, he is jumping out of his skin, his energy is up and he's laughing a lot, which is a really good sign," Langer said.

"But we've just got to make sure he can move, particularly in the field.

Batting seems okay, running in a straight line seems okay, but going side to side - we've just got to make sure we don't aggravate it," he added.

Australia won both their warm-up matches against England and Sri Lanka ahead of the World Cup.

Australia's squad:

Aaron Finch (c), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/steve-smith-david-warner-need-to-have-thick-skin-to-shine-at-world-cup-says-brett-lee-222826">David Warner</a>, Adam Zampa.

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Australia takes on Afghanistan in their opening World Cup match on June 1.

Australian opening batsman David Warner's participation in the team's opening World Cup match hangs in the balance as the player suffered from a sore glute in Australia's warm-up match against England on May 25.

Australian opening batsman David Warner's participation in the team's opening World Cup match hangs in the balance as the player suffered from a sore glute in Australia's warm-up match against England on May 25. The left-handed batsman needs to be cleared by the medical staff to take part in the team's opening match against Afghanistan on Saturday. Australs head coach Justin Langer said that the fitness test of Warner would be conducted on Friday as they don't want to make a decision on the match day. "We'll have a pretty good idea today. But what I have expressed to him is it's really important to be fair to the other players, we don't want to be getting to Saturday morning and making a call, when a couple of other guys are wondering if they are going to play or not going to play," cricket.com.au quoted Langer as saying on Friday. "The earlier we can make the decision, the better. Hopefully, we can make it tonight where he says 'yep, I'm ready to go', or 'I'm not sure' if he pulls up sore in the morning," he added. Warner would come out to bat as an opener if he is able to prove his fitness. If he is not fit enough to take part in the match, one of Usman Khawaja or Shaun Marsh will open the batting alongside skipper Aaron Finch. Langer said that Warner is, however, 'desperate to play' in the match, but the team does not want to rush him. "He's obviously desperate to play. Like all 15 players would, he is jumping out of his skin, his energy is up and he's laughing a lot, which is a really good sign," Langer said. "But we've just got to make sure he can move, particularly in the field. Batting seems okay, running in a straight line seems okay, but going side to side - we've just got to make sure we don't aggravate it," he added. Australia won both their warm-up matches against England and Sri Lanka ahead of the World Cup. Australia's squad: Aaron Finch (c), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa. Here's the complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia takes on Afghanistan in their opening World Cup match on June 1.

David Warner's fitness a concern ahead of Australia's opening World Cup 2019 match

Ahead of Australia's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=cricket+world+cup">World Cup campaign</a> opener, head coach Justin Langer has urged the English fans not to boo Steve Smith and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warners-fitness-a-concern-ahead-of-australias-opening-world-cup-2019-match-223071">David Warner</a> during the tournament, saying that both the players&nbsp;made a mistake and have paid the price for it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Both Warner and Smith were booed by the crowd in their warm-up game against England.&nbsp;

The duo returned to the Australian team earlier this month after completing one-year bans for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal in a Test match in South Africa. The ban had ended on March 29.&nbsp;

The World Cup will be the first international assignment for the two.&nbsp;

"We have talked about it a lot. We are expecting it. That said, when it happens, it doesn't make it any easier. You can take about it as much as you like but that doesn't make it any easier," Langer told a cricket related website.&nbsp;

"I mean they are human beings, and that's the truth. That's where I find it hard. I am a dad, and I have got kids. A lot of the time, players feel like they are my kids," he added.&nbsp;

"And you see that happen. You know you feel for them personally. They are going to have to have thick skin."

We have talked about earning respect. I think it is really important that people show some respect as well. Because they are humans, they are really good cricketers. They made a mistake. They have paid the price for it. Big price actually. I feel for them as people more than anything else," he said.

"After the experience of the other day at Hampshire, I think they have got a pretty good idea what to expect. And, as I said, you can talk about it as much as you like, you can put strategies in place to make sure they deal with it, but no human likes it. That is the truth. As professional cricketers, they will put that out of their mind. They will go and do their job but no one likes that," the head coach added.

Langer further said that he will be disappointed to see any cricketer getting booed in the stadium.

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"I will be disappointed any day if any cricketer is booed on a cricket ground. Regardless of what country they play for. It is not the spirit that any of us like to see. Obviously, it hurts because I have got an emotional attachment, and personal attachment, to our players. But it is never a good look, is it, when that happens," he said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign opener, head coach Justin Langer has urged the English fans not to boo Steve Smith and David Warner during the tournament, saying that both the players made a mistake and have paid the price for it.

Ahead of Australia's World Cup campaign opener, head coach Justin Langer has urged the English fans not to boo Steve Smith and David Warner during the tournament, saying that both the players made a mistake and have paid the price for it. Both Warner and Smith were booed by the crowd in their warm-up game against England. The duo returned to the Australian team earlier this month after completing one-year bans for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal in a Test match in South Africa. The ban had ended on March 29. The World Cup will be the first international assignment for the two. "We have talked about it a lot. We are expecting it. That said, when it happens, it doesn't make it any easier. You can take about it as much as you like but that doesn't make it any easier," Langer told a cricket related website. "I mean they are human beings, and that's the truth. That's where I find it hard. I am a dad, and I have got kids. A lot of the time, players feel like they are my kids," he added. "And you see that happen. You know you feel for them personally. They are going to have to have thick skin." We have talked about earning respect. I think it is really important that people show some respect as well. Because they are humans, they are really good cricketers. They made a mistake. They have paid the price for it. Big price actually. I feel for them as people more than anything else," he said. "After the experience of the other day at Hampshire, I think they have got a pretty good idea what to expect. And, as I said, you can talk about it as much as you like, you can put strategies in place to make sure they deal with it, but no human likes it. That is the truth. As professional cricketers, they will put that out of their mind. They will go and do their job but no one likes that," the head coach added. Langer further said that he will be disappointed to see any cricketer getting booed in the stadium. Here's a complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019 "I will be disappointed any day if any cricketer is booed on a cricket ground. Regardless of what country they play for. It is not the spirit that any of us like to see. Obviously, it hurts because I have got an emotional attachment, and personal attachment, to our players. But it is never a good look, is it, when that happens," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian coach Justin Langer coach requests crowd not to boo Steve Smith, David Warner

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-steve-smith-booed-by-crowd-in-warm-up-match-against-england-221615&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjmwZTQpsPiAhXc63MBHQgMBe0QFjADegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QUecJRlPNNeZdxc_e0-H1">Steve Smith and David Warner</a> have nothing to prove but the duo will need to have "thick skin" to counter sledging and hostile crowd in the World Cup, said former Australia pacer Brett Lee.

Smith and Warner, who are returning after serving suspensions for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa in 2018, have already witnessed hostile crowd during Australia's two World Cup warm-up games.&nbsp;

"I don't think they have got a point to prove, they will just be happy to be back playing for Australia," Lee said.

"We saw what happened with David Warner during the IPL, the leading run scorer and the Orange Cap holder, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/steve-smith-shines-as-australia-edge-out-england-in-world-cup-warm-up-221710&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjmwZTQpsPiAhXc63MBHQgMBe0QFjAFegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vy2unf2iEwkNjtbLpcI-u">Steven Smith</a> got a big hundred in his first game,'' Lee added.&nbsp;

They have been welcomed back to the Australian cricket team with open arms and I reckon they have a shot at winning.

"(But) you have got the Barmy Army, you have got guys like Kevin Pietersen chirping at me already. They are going to cop some sledging but you need thick skin," he added.

Lee said Australia are peaking just at the right time and Aaron Finch's men have it in them to win the title for the sixth time.

"We need a couple of good games back-to-back, it will be phenomenal if Australia can win a sixth title, I know what it means to win a World Cup and it is the best feeling in the world," Lee said at the official tournament opening ceremony here on Wednesday.

"I think they can (win it), I am quietly confident with the Aussies, they have got a great team, a great squad, they tick every box, they bowl pretty well at the death and they field pretty well. I would never back against the Aussies, put it that way.

"It's also about peaking at the right time when you go into a World Cup. I think Australia are doing that, although we haven't played a lot of great cricket back-to-back in the last 12 months," Lee added.

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Australia will open their campaign against Afghanistan at Bristol on June 1.

Steve Smith and David Warner have nothing to prove but the duo will need to have "thick skin" to counter sledging and hostile crowd in the World Cup, said former Australia pacer Brett Lee.

Steve Smith and David Warner have nothing to prove but the duo will need to have "thick skin" to counter sledging and hostile crowd in the World Cup, said former Australia pacer Brett Lee. Smith and Warner, who are returning after serving suspensions for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa in 2018, have already witnessed hostile crowd during Australia's two World Cup warm-up games. "I don't think they have got a point to prove, they will just be happy to be back playing for Australia," Lee said. "We saw what happened with David Warner during the IPL, the leading run scorer and the Orange Cap holder, Steven Smith got a big hundred in his first game,'' Lee added. They have been welcomed back to the Australian cricket team with open arms and I reckon they have a shot at winning. "(But) you have got the Barmy Army, you have got guys like Kevin Pietersen chirping at me already. They are going to cop some sledging but you need thick skin," he added. Lee said Australia are peaking just at the right time and Aaron Finch's men have it in them to win the title for the sixth time. "We need a couple of good games back-to-back, it will be phenomenal if Australia can win a sixth title, I know what it means to win a World Cup and it is the best feeling in the world," Lee said at the official tournament opening ceremony here on Wednesday. "I think they can (win it), I am quietly confident with the Aussies, they have got a great team, a great squad, they tick every box, they bowl pretty well at the death and they field pretty well. I would never back against the Aussies, put it that way. "It's also about peaking at the right time when you go into a World Cup. I think Australia are doing that, although we haven't played a lot of great cricket back-to-back in the last 12 months," Lee added. Here's the complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia will open their campaign against Afghanistan at Bristol on June 1.

Steve Smith, David Warner need to have thick skin to shine at World Cup, says Brett Lee

Former <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/steve-smith-shines-as-australia-edge-out-england-in-world-cup-warm-up-221710&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj635XomsPiAhXJPI8KHbkJApcQFjACegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FHljWJX1Utnj0safbfpWZ">Australian </a>batsman Mike Hussey is not at all stressed about the current form of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ahead of the World Cup.

"I'm not stressed about his form or his position in the team at all," cricket.com.au quoted Hussey as saying.

Stoinis has been a regular member of the one-day international (ODI) squad for the past two years.

Hussey backed the form of Stoinis and hopes that he will return to form in the World Cup.

On the current form of Stoinis, Hussey said every player has had a time when they struggled with their form and returned to form real quick.

"Every player goes through a period where he battles a bit for form, but it can turn around really quickly," he added.

Hussey stated that Stoinis is a vital player, provides balance to the squad and fills the slot of the fifth bowler for the skipper Aaron Finch.

"Stoinis is crucial to the balance of Australia's side, but added the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith should not be forgotten by skipper Aaron Finch to support Stoinis as his fifth bowler," Hussey said.

Stoinis is a player who possesses bowling abilities as well as big hitting capabilities.

According to Hussey, if he comes in to bat with ten overs left, he can bring a huge impact on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-will-play-on-our-strengths-in-world-cup-says-australias-wicket-keeper-alex-carey-219622&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj635XomsPiAhXJPI8KHbkJApcQFjAEegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QKRn-pfl82Obh2L_QEC4j">Australia's </a>score.

"He's a crucial member of the team from the bowling side of things, but also his power hitting at the end of an innings can be really important.

If he can come in with 10 overs to go, I think he can make a big impact and propel Australia towards a big score," added Hussey.

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Australia's squad: 

Aaron Finch (c), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.The team will play on June 1 against Afghanistan in their first match of the World Cup at Bristol.

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey is not at all stressed about the current form of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ahead of the World Cup. "I'm not stressed about his form or his position in the team at all," cricket.

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey is not at all stressed about the current form of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ahead of the World Cup. "I'm not stressed about his form or his position in the team at all," cricket.com.au quoted Hussey as saying. Stoinis has been a regular member of the one-day international (ODI) squad for the past two years. Hussey backed the form of Stoinis and hopes that he will return to form in the World Cup. On the current form of Stoinis, Hussey said every player has had a time when they struggled with their form and returned to form real quick. "Every player goes through a period where he battles a bit for form, but it can turn around really quickly," he added. Hussey stated that Stoinis is a vital player, provides balance to the squad and fills the slot of the fifth bowler for the skipper Aaron Finch. "Stoinis is crucial to the balance of Australia's side, but added the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith should not be forgotten by skipper Aaron Finch to support Stoinis as his fifth bowler," Hussey said. Stoinis is a player who possesses bowling abilities as well as big hitting capabilities. According to Hussey, if he comes in to bat with ten overs left, he can bring a huge impact on Australia's score. "He's a crucial member of the team from the bowling side of things, but also his power hitting at the end of an innings can be really important. If he can come in with 10 overs to go, I think he can make a big impact and propel Australia towards a big score," added Hussey. Here's the complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia's squad: Aaron Finch (c), Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.The team will play on June 1 against Afghanistan in their first match of the World Cup at Bristol.

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey is not stressed about Marcus Stoinis' form ahead of the World Cup

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/australias-usman-khawaja-given-all-clear-after-head-knock-in-world-cup-warm-up-game-against-windies-220805&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjVr_yuvr3iAhVJYo8KHV86CzQQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2gdMUGcRGpI4-WkFoSXW7E">Usman Khawaja</a> provided Australia coach Justin Langer with a selection headache ahead of the defending champion's Cricket World Cup opener on Saturday against Afghanistan with another strong outing in their final warmup match.

The left-hander, batting in his preferred opening position, anchored Australia's five-wicket victory with the top score of 89 against Sri Lanka.

Langer now has the unenviable task of trying to decide the makeup of his batting lineup for their first game in Bristol, with captain Aaron Finch and the recalled <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/despite-smith-warner-return-ricky-ponting-backs-usman-khawaja-to-make-australias-world-cup-squad-204481&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjVr_yuvr3iAhVJYo8KHV86CzQQFjABegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rdpgfKqA89k4uiFkXG-x7">David Warner also in the mix to open the innings</a>.

Khawaja, who only returned to the one-day side earlier this year after a two-year absence, has prospered upon his recall and scored 655 runs in 10 innings as an opener, well above his career average of 44.21.

Warner's return from a 12-month ban for ball tampering and his scintillating form in the Indian Premier League, where he was the top run scorer, has complicated the equation but Khawaja does not care where he bats.

"I do love opening, that's where I've batted my whole life in one-day cricket," Khawaja told reporters.

"(But) I wasn't thinking about securing an opening berth," he said of Monday's innings where he rotated the strike and kept the scoreboard ticking over.&nbsp;

"It's about winning games and doing the best for the team," he added.&nbsp;

Khawaja's innings -&nbsp;he hit only three boundaries in his 105-ball knock -&nbsp;was impressive given he had sustained a painful blow to the inside of his knee while fielding.

"It's sore," said Khawaja, who also had retired hurt against West Indies last week after being struck in the head by an Andre Russell bouncer.

"I was told to stay down but I thought I wasn't going to do that, so I tried to get up and my knee just collapsed underneath me. I iced it for about 25 minutes and (there is) nothing structurally wrong," he said.

Whatever lineup Langer chooses to send out against Afghanistan, Khawaja said the side were confident they could go on and secure Australia's sixth World Cup title after they have turned the side's fortunes around in the last three months.

They have won their last eight official one-day international matches, which includes series victories in India and the UAE against Pakistan.&nbsp;

Prior to the start of that winning run at Ranchi in early March, the team had lost 15 of their previous 18 ODIs and Khawaja said he knew which result he preferred.

"I know what it feels like when you're losing and I know what it's like when winning, it`s obvious which one you want," he said.

"Winning is a habit, we say that a lot among the team. We want to keep that going, we might have lost that before, but we might have found that again heading into the World Cup," Khawaja added.

Usman Khawaja provided Australia coach Justin Langer with a selection headache ahead of the defending champion's Cricket World Cup opener on Saturday against Afghanistan with another strong outing in their final warmup match.

Usman Khawaja provided Australia coach Justin Langer with a selection headache ahead of the defending champion's Cricket World Cup opener on Saturday against Afghanistan with another strong outing in their final warmup match. The left-hander, batting in his preferred opening position, anchored Australia's five-wicket victory with the top score of 89 against Sri Lanka. Langer now has the unenviable task of trying to decide the makeup of his batting lineup for their first game in Bristol, with captain Aaron Finch and the recalled David Warner also in the mix to open the innings. Khawaja, who only returned to the one-day side earlier this year after a two-year absence, has prospered upon his recall and scored 655 runs in 10 innings as an opener, well above his career average of 44.21. Warner's return from a 12-month ban for ball tampering and his scintillating form in the Indian Premier League, where he was the top run scorer, has complicated the equation but Khawaja does not care where he bats. "I do love opening, that's where I've batted my whole life in one-day cricket," Khawaja told reporters. "(But) I wasn't thinking about securing an opening berth," he said of Monday's innings where he rotated the strike and kept the scoreboard ticking over. "It's about winning games and doing the best for the team," he added. Khawaja's innings - he hit only three boundaries in his 105-ball knock - was impressive given he had sustained a painful blow to the inside of his knee while fielding. "It's sore," said Khawaja, who also had retired hurt against West Indies last week after being struck in the head by an Andre Russell bouncer. "I was told to stay down but I thought I wasn't going to do that, so I tried to get up and my knee just collapsed underneath me. I iced it for about 25 minutes and (there is) nothing structurally wrong," he said. Whatever lineup Langer chooses to send out against Afghanistan, Khawaja said the side were confident they could go on and secure Australia's sixth World Cup title after they have turned the side's fortunes around in the last three months. They have won their last eight official one-day international matches, which includes series victories in India and the UAE against Pakistan. Prior to the start of that winning run at Ranchi in early March, the team had lost 15 of their previous 18 ODIs and Khawaja said he knew which result he preferred. "I know what it feels like when you're losing and I know what it's like when winning, it`s obvious which one you want," he said. "Winning is a habit, we say that a lot among the team. We want to keep that going, we might have lost that before, but we might have found that again heading into the World Cup," Khawaja added.

Usman Khawaja causes selection headache before Australia's opening World Cup game

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-will-play-on-our-strengths-in-world-cup-says-australias-wicket-keeper-alex-carey-219622">Wicketkeeper Alex Carey</a> says Australia was fully prepared for the hostile reception they received in Saturday`s Cricket World Cup warm-up match against England and that former captain Steve Smith answered the `boo boys` in the best possible way.

Chants of "cheat" accompanied Smith as he came out to bat in Southampton but he smashed 116 from 102 balls to guide Australia to a 12-run win.

With Smith and former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-warner-steve-smith-booed-by-crowd-in-warm-up-match-against-england-221615">vice-captain David Warner</a> back in the side after serving 12-month bans for ball-tampering, Australia can expect similar treatment from crowds during the World Cup, which starts on Thursday with England facing South Africa at The Oval in London.

"I think it`s a great atmosphere. It just adds to the game," Carey said ahead of Australia`s final warmup against Sri Lanka later on Monday. "I think we knew it was going to happen. It`s one way to answer it, isn`t it? Make a hundred and Davey got 40 as well. "We knew that we were probably going to get that reception and the guys handled it really well."

The five-times champions face their first World Cup match against Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1.&nbsp;Smith, himself, described the jeering as "water off a duck`s back."&nbsp;

Carey shared a 42-run partnership with Smith before being caught slogging for 30 late in the game and said the former Australia skipper was a calm batting partner with the game in the balance.

&nbsp;"He`s got his mannerisms but he's a ripper. He's very calm and he knows what`s going on out in the middle," said Carey. "He runs hard between wickets, he`s really busy and I really enjoyed that."&nbsp;

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says Australia was fully prepared for the hostile reception they received in Saturday`s Cricket World Cup warm-up match against England and that former captain Steve Smith answered the `boo boys` in the best possible way.

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says Australia was fully prepared for the hostile reception they received in Saturday`s Cricket World Cup warm-up match against England and that former captain Steve Smith answered the `boo boys` in the best possible way. Chants of "cheat" accompanied Smith as he came out to bat in Southampton but he smashed 116 from 102 balls to guide Australia to a 12-run win. With Smith and former vice-captain David Warner back in the side after serving 12-month bans for ball-tampering, Australia can expect similar treatment from crowds during the World Cup, which starts on Thursday with England facing South Africa at The Oval in London. "I think it`s a great atmosphere. It just adds to the game," Carey said ahead of Australia`s final warmup against Sri Lanka later on Monday. "I think we knew it was going to happen. It`s one way to answer it, isn`t it? Make a hundred and Davey got 40 as well. "We knew that we were probably going to get that reception and the guys handled it really well." The five-times champions face their first World Cup match against Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1. Smith, himself, described the jeering as "water off a duck`s back." Carey shared a 42-run partnership with Smith before being caught slogging for 30 late in the game and said the former Australia skipper was a calm batting partner with the game in the balance. "He`s got his mannerisms but he's a ripper. He's very calm and he knows what`s going on out in the middle," said Carey. "He runs hard between wickets, he`s really busy and I really enjoyed that."

Hostile reception 'adds to the game', says Australia's Carey

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England on Saturday ahead of the World Cup beginning next week.&nbsp;

Warner and Smith returned to the Australian team earlier this month after completing one-year bans for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal in a Test match in South Africa. The duo's ban had ended on March 29.&nbsp;

There were scattered boos when opening batsman Warner walked out to bat along with captain Aaron Finch in the warm-up match after Australia lost the toss.&nbsp;

A spectator was heard shouting "Get off Warner you cheat".&nbsp;

There were more boos as Warner walked off after being dismissed for 43 to be replaced by Smith, coming in with Australia 82 for two in the 17th over.

Smith played a brilliant innings of 116 off 102 balls and he was out in the penultimate delivery of the Australian innings.&nbsp;

There were a few chants of "cheat, cheat, cheat" when Smith arrived, although a lone Australia fan shouted back "Get 'em Stevie!", according to BBC.

But when Smith reached his fifty, the applause outweighed the boos but the jeers were very much audible. He was booed again when he reached his hundred in the 48th over.

Asked about the boos after the Australian innings, Smith said, "I'm pretty chilled, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm just happy to be back playing and doing a job for my team. I fortunately was able to contribute for the team."&nbsp;

The disgraced duo's first match in England was a hastily arranged, unofficial warm-up match against the West Indies here on Wednesday. But that fixture was played in front of fewer than 30 spectators, whereas there were several thousands here on Saturday.

Reigning world champions Australia are set to be in England for more than four months in a tour featuring both the World Cup and a five-Test Ashes series.

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England on Saturday ahead of the World Cup beginning next week.

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England on Saturday ahead of the World Cup beginning next week. Warner and Smith returned to the Australian team earlier this month after completing one-year bans for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal in a Test match in South Africa. The duo's ban had ended on March 29. There were scattered boos when opening batsman Warner walked out to bat along with captain Aaron Finch in the warm-up match after Australia lost the toss. A spectator was heard shouting "Get off Warner you cheat". There were more boos as Warner walked off after being dismissed for 43 to be replaced by Smith, coming in with Australia 82 for two in the 17th over. Smith played a brilliant innings of 116 off 102 balls and he was out in the penultimate delivery of the Australian innings. There were a few chants of "cheat, cheat, cheat" when Smith arrived, although a lone Australia fan shouted back "Get 'em Stevie!", according to BBC. But when Smith reached his fifty, the applause outweighed the boos but the jeers were very much audible. He was booed again when he reached his hundred in the 48th over. Asked about the boos after the Australian innings, Smith said, "I'm pretty chilled, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm just happy to be back playing and doing a job for my team. I fortunately was able to contribute for the team." The disgraced duo's first match in England was a hastily arranged, unofficial warm-up match against the West Indies here on Wednesday. But that fixture was played in front of fewer than 30 spectators, whereas there were several thousands here on Saturday. Reigning world champions Australia are set to be in England for more than four months in a tour featuring both the World Cup and a five-Test Ashes series.

David Warner, Steve Smith booed by crowd in warm-up match against England

Former skipper <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/in-pontings-presence-australian-players-are-like-8-year-old-girls-around-justin-bieber-aaron-finch-220146&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwisltq6qrHiAhXP73MBHUEnAMAQFjAAegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UAs8xmaiFGkHjh-jHuKsG">Ricky Ponting</a> believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming World Cup beginning May 30.

"The thing that will define <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-will-play-on-our-strengths-in-world-cup-says-australias-wicket-keeper-alex-carey-219622&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwisltq6qrHiAhXP73MBHUEnAMAQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw00WvCT5dwEo-p1MyjWa2J_">Australia's success in the World Cup</a> is, one, how well they bowl spin and, two, how well they play it," Ponting was quoted as saying by the 'Sydney Morning Herald'.

"That's been their Achilles' heel the last 12 or 18 months. With (Adam)&nbsp;Zampa bowling well now, Nathan Lyon's obviously in the squad and Glenn Maxwell's done a good job with the ball whenever he's played", Ponting said.

Ponting said there were concerns about the middle-order's ability to play spin a year ago but the return of David Warner and Steve Smith has strengthened the team.

"And I think some of our middle order are probably slightly better players of spin now than they were 12 or 18 months ago," said the 44-year-old, who won Australia the 1999 World Cup as a player, before guiding the team to successive titles in the next two editions as a captain.

"With Warner there now and Steve Smith coming back in, the middle order looks a lot better against spin bowling than it probably was", he added.

Warner and Smith had served a 12-month ban for their respective roles in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in March last year.

They returned to competitive cricket at the Indian Premier League with Warner amassing 692 runs in 12 matches and Smith scoring 319 runs in 12 matches and leading Rajasthan Royals to three wins in five matches.

"They're both playing really well. Steve Smith still thinks he's not probably 100 per cent fit just yet - but he's not far away. And Warner's been the dominant batsman in the IPL," Ponting said.

There are concerns that Smith and Warner will be targeted by the crowd during the World Cup with English cricketer Moeen Ali urging the spectators to treat them with respect.

"Those two coming in, obviously they're class players - they'll have their fair share of issues to deal with from the crowds and stuff when they get over there," he said.

"But they're big boys. They've been there and seen it all before. I'm sure they'll be fine", Ponting added.&nbsp;

Australia will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol.&nbsp;

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming World Cup beginning May 30.

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming World Cup beginning May 30. "The thing that will define Australia's success in the World Cup is, one, how well they bowl spin and, two, how well they play it," Ponting was quoted as saying by the 'Sydney Morning Herald'. "That's been their Achilles' heel the last 12 or 18 months. With (Adam) Zampa bowling well now, Nathan Lyon's obviously in the squad and Glenn Maxwell's done a good job with the ball whenever he's played", Ponting said. Ponting said there were concerns about the middle-order's ability to play spin a year ago but the return of David Warner and Steve Smith has strengthened the team. "And I think some of our middle order are probably slightly better players of spin now than they were 12 or 18 months ago," said the 44-year-old, who won Australia the 1999 World Cup as a player, before guiding the team to successive titles in the next two editions as a captain. "With Warner there now and Steve Smith coming back in, the middle order looks a lot better against spin bowling than it probably was", he added. Warner and Smith had served a 12-month ban for their respective roles in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket in March last year. They returned to competitive cricket at the Indian Premier League with Warner amassing 692 runs in 12 matches and Smith scoring 319 runs in 12 matches and leading Rajasthan Royals to three wins in five matches. "They're both playing really well. Steve Smith still thinks he's not probably 100 per cent fit just yet - but he's not far away. And Warner's been the dominant batsman in the IPL," Ponting said. There are concerns that Smith and Warner will be targeted by the crowd during the World Cup with English cricketer Moeen Ali urging the spectators to treat them with respect. "Those two coming in, obviously they're class players - they'll have their fair share of issues to deal with from the crowds and stuff when they get over there," he said. "But they're big boys. They've been there and seen it all before. I'm sure they'll be fine", Ponting added. Australia will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol.

Ricky Ponting: How Australia bowl and play spin will define their success in World Cup 2019

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey stated that his team will focus on playing on their strengths rather than changing their game plans according to the oppositions in the upcoming International Cricket Council <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Cricket+World+Cup">(ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup.</a>

"We have got a certain game style which has been successful in the last eight games, against quality opposition. For us, it is playing to our strengths. Every team in the World Cup has got their strengths. We aren't too much about opposition's game style. That's where we get distracted from what we are really good at," ICC quoted Carey, as saying.

"So for us, it's building on our success in the last few months. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-coach-darren-lehmann-expects-steve-smith-and-david-warner-to-shine-for-australia-in-world-cup-218723">David (Warner)&nbsp;and Steve (Smith)</a>&nbsp;comes back in. Quality players. Aaron Finch is in really good form. Our quicks (are in good form as well). We got a lot of exciting players," he added.

Other than having 'exciting players', Carey feels confident going in the premier tournament along with the former World Cup winners, Ricky Ponting (Assistant coach) and Brad Haddin (fielding coach), who will be in their support staff.

"We've got a lot of knowledge. Brad Haddin played in the last World Cup, we've got Ricky Ponting coming in, we've got a number of players who played in that last World Cup," he said.

"We've got lots of knowledge around the group of guys to access. When we get into it, that's when the high-pressure (experience)&nbsp;comes into it," Carey added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/humble-aussies-head-to-gallipoli-for-world-cup-inspiration-217745">Australia </a>will face Afghanistan in their first World Cup 2019 clash on June 1.

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey stated that his team will focus on playing on their strengths rather than changing their game plans according to the oppositions in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup.

Australia wicket-keeper batsman Alex Carey stated that his team will focus on playing on their strengths rather than changing their game plans according to the oppositions in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup. "We have got a certain game style which has been successful in the last eight games, against quality opposition. For us, it is playing to our strengths. Every team in the World Cup has got their strengths. We aren't too much about opposition's game style. That's where we get distracted from what we are really good at," ICC quoted Carey, as saying. "So for us, it's building on our success in the last few months. David (Warner) and Steve (Smith) comes back in. Quality players. Aaron Finch is in really good form. Our quicks (are in good form as well). We got a lot of exciting players," he added. Other than having 'exciting players', Carey feels confident going in the premier tournament along with the former World Cup winners, Ricky Ponting (Assistant coach) and Brad Haddin (fielding coach), who will be in their support staff. "We've got a lot of knowledge. Brad Haddin played in the last World Cup, we've got Ricky Ponting coming in, we've got a number of players who played in that last World Cup," he said. "We've got lots of knowledge around the group of guys to access. When we get into it, that's when the high-pressure (experience) comes into it," Carey added. Australia will face Afghanistan in their first World Cup 2019 clash on June 1.

We will play on our strengths in World Cup, says Australia's wicket-keeper Alex Carey

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann expects <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/cheats-aussies-braced-for-england-siege-as-barmy-army-savage-david-warner-217463&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiil8fv9priAhW773MBHU9JBoUQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3B-YlTZlbwmawOY2xdotAX">Steve Smith and David Warner </a>to play a big role in their title defence on their return to international cricket at the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-paceman-jhye-richardson-ruled-out-of-world-cup-due-to-shoulder-injury-216923&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiil8fv9priAhW773MBHU9JBoUQFjACegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2O8INFZs1sPIeibwEXwPi_">World Cup.</a>

Smith and Warner have returned from year-long bans following a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa which also prompted Lehmann to step down as coach of the side in March last year.

The top order duo made an impressive return from elbow surgeries for their respective franchises at the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament and Lehmann was convinced they will shine at the World Cup in England and Wales.

"Smith at number three or four, he'd be exceptional at the World Cup," Lehmann told Macquarie Sports Radio.

"People are worried about the break they've had with 12 months out, but you see them in the IPL performing and making runs'', Lehmann added.

"David Warner is an excitement machine, at the top of the order, he can set it alight. If he has a really good tournament, he set us on the road to winning a lot of games in the last World Cup. If he does it again at the top of the order with Aaron Finch, they'll be hard to stop", Lehmann said.

Warner, who will never captain <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/humble-aussies-head-to-gallipoli-for-world-cup-inspiration-217745&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiil8fv9priAhW773MBHU9JBoUQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oTOv6wh1lvv0E6lr7_jvs">Australia </a>for his role in the scandal in South Africa, looked particularly impressive at the IPL finishing as its leading scorer with 692 runs from 12 innings that included nine 50-plus scores.

In his absence, Finch and Usman Khawaja have formed a steady opening partnership for Australia but Lehmann expected Warner to slot back at the top of the order.

"Opening with Finch and Warner, I think that's a certainty," the former Australia all-rounder said.

"And then there's Khawaja or Shaun Marsh at three I'd think and Smith at four - this is your top four", he added. 
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Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann expects Steve Smith and David Warner to play a big role in their title defence on their return to international cricket at the World Cup.

Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann expects Steve Smith and David Warner to play a big role in their title defence on their return to international cricket at the World Cup. Smith and Warner have returned from year-long bans following a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa which also prompted Lehmann to step down as coach of the side in March last year. The top order duo made an impressive return from elbow surgeries for their respective franchises at the Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament and Lehmann was convinced they will shine at the World Cup in England and Wales. "Smith at number three or four, he'd be exceptional at the World Cup," Lehmann told Macquarie Sports Radio. "People are worried about the break they've had with 12 months out, but you see them in the IPL performing and making runs'', Lehmann added. "David Warner is an excitement machine, at the top of the order, he can set it alight. If he has a really good tournament, he set us on the road to winning a lot of games in the last World Cup. If he does it again at the top of the order with Aaron Finch, they'll be hard to stop", Lehmann said. Warner, who will never captain Australia for his role in the scandal in South Africa, looked particularly impressive at the IPL finishing as its leading scorer with 692 runs from 12 innings that included nine 50-plus scores. In his absence, Finch and Usman Khawaja have formed a steady opening partnership for Australia but Lehmann expected Warner to slot back at the top of the order. "Opening with Finch and Warner, I think that's a certainty," the former Australia all-rounder said. "And then there's Khawaja or Shaun Marsh at three I'd think and Smith at four - this is your top four", he added.

Former coach Darren Lehmann expects Steve Smith and David Warner to shine for Australia in World Cup

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of Mumbai team, lifted the Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time and became the most successful captain in the IPL history. Along with the trophy, Mumbai team got INR 20 crore as prize money.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of Mumbai team, lifted the Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time and became the most successful captain in the IPL history. Along with the trophy, Mumbai team got INR 20 crore as prize money. David Warner got the Orange Cap as he ended the tournament as the highest run-getter. While the 40-year-old Imran Tahir won the Purple Cap of the tournament as he pipped compatriot Kagiso Rabada to emerge as the highest wicket-taker. From controversy to special moments, the way the entire season unfolded, it will not be forgotten anytime soon by the fans and experts alike. Here's look back at some of the bittersweet moments of IPL 2019: 1- A better opening ceremony The twelfth edition of IPL stated with BCCI's warm gesture when they contributed the entire budget earmarked for the league's opening ceremony to the funds of the Indian armed forces and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The BCCI has contributed a sum of Rs 20 crore. 2- Fresh face from Kashmir The 17-year-old Rasikh Salam, who was picked at his base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai, made his debut for Mumbai team against Delhi on March 24. He received his maiden cap from former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan, who is Mumbai's Director of Cricket. 3- 'How are you?' Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni was asking Ziva "how are you” in six different languages: Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, and Urdu. Watch the video to see how effortlessly Ziva responded to the questions in all the languages. View this post on Instagram A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) on Mar 24, 2019 at 6:19am PDT × 4- Warner hits a cameraman David Warner, the Orange Cap winner, put behind the embarrassing ball-tampering scandal that kept him out last year, and rocked in the IPL 2019. He scored a total of 692 runs that included 21 sixers. One of the sixes really caught spectators' eye when he launched it over the ropes only for it to crash into a cameraman but luckily he was unhurt. Watch: 🧐https://t.co/eX25CKDPvF — CricBoll (@mycricboll) March 24, 2019 × 5- 'Spirit of Game' Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who was at the non-strikers' end, without giving him any warning. Buttler's dismissal during a league match between Rajasthan and Punjab triggered a spirit of game debate and left the cricket world divided. 6- First Super Over of edition Delhi defeated Kolkata in season's first Super Over as Kagiso Rabada defended 10 runs to steer Delhi to a thrilling victory on March 31. 7- Sam Curran's bhangra moves When Punjab defeated Delhi by 14 runs on April 1 in league matches, England's pacer Sam Curran celebrated his match-winning performance by doing some bhangra skills with team owner Preity Zinta. Watch: 🕺🕺🕺 Some bhangra moves there, courtesy @realpreityzinta & @CurranSM 😎😎 pic.twitter.com/VAeXq3I07o — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 1, 2019 × 8- 'Man with a golden heart' An elderly woman had come to the Wankhede stadium not to watch the game but to meet the former Indian skipper. She was caught on camera holding a placard with her wish written on it - "I am here only for Dhoni". After the match got over on, Dhoni made his way down the stairs from the team's dressing room and met the woman and the young girl who accompanied her. A series of the #Yellove Peranbu! #Thala 💛💛! #WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/ZIC3e3f7RG — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 4, 2019 × 9- Virat Kohli leads the tally Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli overtook Chennai's Suresh Raina to become the leading run-getter in the Indian Premier League. 10- Go Green! In one of their league matches, Bangalore came out wearing green jerseys, instead of their regular red one, to spread a message on environmental conservation. 11- Andre Russell or a superhero? With his match-winning and entertaining knocks, Russell has become a cricket sensation among Indian fans and Twitter users have compared him with several Bollywood's reel icons. Russell was even compared to Thanos, who is the villain in Marvel's Avengers series. 12- IPL's tight schedule leads to this... Dhoni and his wife Sakhi Dhoni were found sleeping on the floor of an airport. The Indian wicket-keeper batsman shared the picture with a witty caption on his official Instagram account and the image immediately went viral on social platforms. Dhoni wrote, "After getting used to IPL timing this is what happens if u have a morning flight." View this post on Instagram After getting used to IPL timing this is what happens if u have a morning flight A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) on Apr 9, 2019 at 9:36pm PDT × 13- Haircutting? Chennai's Dwayne Bravo and Rajasthan's Ben Stokes tried their hands on hair cutting besides showing off their cricketing skills. Stokes was seen giving a haircut to Ish Sodhi ahead of the crucial tie against Chennai. The television thing to do on a match day! Catch #TheSuperKingsShow on @StarSportsIndia from 11 AM today! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #RRvCSK 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/mSUJdCg5JA — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2019 × 14- Angry MS Dhoni Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni was seen extremely angry at the umpires in the last over while chasing 152-run target against Ajinkya Rahane-led Rajasthan team on April 12. The confusion emerged when the umpire, for a moment, indicated a no-ball but the leg-umpire said he never signalled for it. Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner started questioning the on-field umpires and amid that, Dhoni walked onto the ground to talk to the umpires. Umpires, however, denied it and eventually signalled it as a legitimate delivery. 15- Ducks and Golden Ducks Australia all-rounder Ashton Turner became the first batsman to register five straight ducks in Twenty20 cricket. 16- Dhoni's record 111-metre long sixer Chennai skipper MS Dhoni created a record while playing against Bangalore team on April 21. First, he became the first Indian batsman to hit 200 sixes in Indian Premier League, besides he also hit the biggest six in the history of IPL. In his 84-run knock, Dhoni hit five fours and seven sixes, including the record-breaking giant 111-metre long sixer over wide long-on. He broke Hardik Pandya's record of 104-metre long six. 17- A record they did not want Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team created an unwanted record of most consecutive defeats in Indian Premier League. The team have suffered seven consecutive defeats from May 19, 2018, to April 7, 2019. 18- Were they glued? From Dhawal Kulkarni to Jofra Archer, bowlers have been denied a clean wicket just because the stubborn bails refused to come off the stumps. Rajasthan team were shadowed by the poor luck as they have been denied wickets three times just because the bails did not remove. WATCH: Thala Dhoni effect? When even bails refused to fall 📹📹https://t.co/ccTyMBLToc #CSKvRR — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 31, 2019 × 19- The winner! Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai defeated Chennai by one run to lift their record fourth IPL title.

19 bittersweet moments of Indian Premier League 2019

Rohit Sharma-led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mumbai-lift-4th-ipl-trophy-with-1-run-win-over-chennai-218193">Mumbai defeated Dhoni's Chennai by just one run</a> in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

This is their fourth title in the IPL history.&nbsp;

Mumbai won the IPL trophy, here's a list of all the award winners at IPL 2019 including Orange Cap, Purple Cap, best catch etc.&nbsp;

Purple Cap - Imran Tahir&nbsp; 
Chennai South African spinner won the Purple Cap of the tournament as he pipped compatriot Kagiso Rabada to emerge as the highest wicket-taker.&nbsp;

Incidentally, Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap.&nbsp;

The ace wrist spinner edged past Rabada when he flummoxed Mumbai's Ishan Kishan in the final of the cash-rich league, for his 26th wicket.&nbsp;

Tahir picked up the wickets in 17 matches at a measly economy rate of 6.66.&nbsp;

Orange Cap - David Warner 
David Warner won the coveted Orange Cup in the IPL 2019 as he ended as the tournament's highest run-getter.&nbsp;

Warner made a successful return after serving out a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.&nbsp;

Warner especially made a roaring return by amassing 692 runs and formed the most dangerous opening pairing this season alongside Jonny Bairstow.&nbsp;

The left-handed opener is back in Australia for the World Cup preparation and expected to shine in the cricket's mega event.&nbsp;

Winning Captain - Rohit Sharma 
Along with the IPL trophy, Mumbai team get a purse of INR 20 crore.&nbsp;

"We have a squad of 25 players, everyone came in at some stage and did the job; the support-staff as well," said Rohit Sharma while receiving the trophy.

Losing Captain - MS Dhoni 
Chennai team, the losing side took home a cheque of INR 12.5 crore.&nbsp;

"As a team we had a good season. But we need to go back and reflect on how we reached the finals. It's not one of those years where we played really great cricket to reach here," said Dhoni while reducing the cheque.&nbsp;

Most Valuable Player - Andre Russell 
Kolkata's Andre Russell got the award of Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He got Rs 1,00,000.&nbsp;

Stylish Player of the Season - KL Rahul 
Punjab's opening batsman KL Rahul got the award of Stylish Player of the Season.&nbsp;

He got a cheque of 10,00,000.&nbsp;

The Gamechanger of the Season - Rahul Chahar 
Mumbai's young bowler Rahul Chahar has been given The Gamechanger of the Season award.&nbsp;

He also received a cheque of 10,00,000.

The season's Super Striker - Andre Russell 
Russells got another award of being season's Super Striker.&nbsp;

Along with Rs 1,00,000, he also got a sponsored car.&nbsp;

His strike rate of the season remained 204.81 in the 14 matches he played.&nbsp;

Perfect catch of the Season - Kieron Pollard 
Mumbai's Kieron Pollard won Perfect catch of the Season for Suresh Raina's catch he took while playing against Chennai in the league matches.&nbsp;

Pollard got Rs 1,00,000 for a stunning one-handed catch he took at the deep point.&nbsp;

Fastest fifty award - Hardik Pandya 
For his 17-ball fifty against Kolkata team, Hardik Pandya got the Fastest fifty award along with a Rs 10,00,000 cheque.&nbsp;

Fairplay award | Hyderabad team 
Kane Williamson-led Hyderabad team got the Fairplay award.&nbsp;

Emerging player of the Tournament 
The 19-year-old Shubman Gill received the Emerging player of the Tournament for his brilliant knocks for Kolkata team.&nbsp;

He also got Rs 10,00,000.&nbsp; 
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Pitch and ground Trophy&nbsp; 
Punjab (Mohali) and Hyderabad get the award.&nbsp;

Man of the Match - Jasprit Bumrah 
For his economical bowling in the death overs, Jasprit Bumrah got Man of the Match in the final of IPL 2019.&nbsp; 
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Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai defeated Dhoni's Chennai by just one run in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This is their fourth title in the IPL history.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai defeated Dhoni's Chennai by just one run in the final of Indian Premier League 2019 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This is their fourth title in the IPL history. Mumbai won the IPL trophy, here's a list of all the award winners at IPL 2019 including Orange Cap, Purple Cap, best catch etc. Purple Cap - Imran Tahir Chennai South African spinner won the Purple Cap of the tournament as he pipped compatriot Kagiso Rabada to emerge as the highest wicket-taker. Incidentally, Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap. The ace wrist spinner edged past Rabada when he flummoxed Mumbai's Ishan Kishan in the final of the cash-rich league, for his 26th wicket. Tahir picked up the wickets in 17 matches at a measly economy rate of 6.66. Orange Cap - David Warner David Warner won the coveted Orange Cup in the IPL 2019 as he ended as the tournament's highest run-getter. Warner made a successful return after serving out a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Warner especially made a roaring return by amassing 692 runs and formed the most dangerous opening pairing this season alongside Jonny Bairstow. The left-handed opener is back in Australia for the World Cup preparation and expected to shine in the cricket's mega event. Winning Captain - Rohit Sharma Along with the IPL trophy, Mumbai team get a purse of INR 20 crore. "We have a squad of 25 players, everyone came in at some stage and did the job; the support-staff as well," said Rohit Sharma while receiving the trophy. Losing Captain - MS Dhoni Chennai team, the losing side took home a cheque of INR 12.5 crore. "As a team we had a good season. But we need to go back and reflect on how we reached the finals. It's not one of those years where we played really great cricket to reach here," said Dhoni while reducing the cheque. Most Valuable Player - Andre Russell Kolkata's Andre Russell got the award of Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He got Rs 1,00,000. Stylish Player of the Season - KL Rahul Punjab's opening batsman KL Rahul got the award of Stylish Player of the Season. He got a cheque of 10,00,000. The Gamechanger of the Season - Rahul Chahar Mumbai's young bowler Rahul Chahar has been given The Gamechanger of the Season award. He also received a cheque of 10,00,000. The season's Super Striker - Andre Russell Russells got another award of being season's Super Striker. Along with Rs 1,00,000, he also got a sponsored car. His strike rate of the season remained 204.81 in the 14 matches he played. Perfect catch of the Season - Kieron Pollard Mumbai's Kieron Pollard won Perfect catch of the Season for Suresh Raina's catch he took while playing against Chennai in the league matches. Pollard got Rs 1,00,000 for a stunning one-handed catch he took at the deep point. Fastest fifty award - Hardik Pandya For his 17-ball fifty against Kolkata team, Hardik Pandya got the Fastest fifty award along with a Rs 10,00,000 cheque. Fairplay award | Hyderabad team Kane Williamson-led Hyderabad team got the Fairplay award. Emerging player of the Tournament The 19-year-old Shubman Gill received the Emerging player of the Tournament for his brilliant knocks for Kolkata team. He also got Rs 10,00,000. Pitch and ground Trophy Punjab (Mohali) and Hyderabad get the award. Man of the Match - Jasprit Bumrah For his economical bowling in the death overs, Jasprit Bumrah got Man of the Match in the final of IPL 2019.

IPL 2019 awards: From most runs to best catch, here's a list all the winners

Australian pace bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled of his maiden <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/photos/icc-world-cup-india-vs-australia-whose-squad-is-better-210751&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGjPOJqIviAhWu6XMBHcIeCjEQFjABegQIDhAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qrWypU1_Sj2NNBX5KVy74">Cricket World Cup</a> by a shoulder injury and was withdrawn from <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/photos/team-boosted-as-david-warner-and-steve-smith-join-australias-world-cup-training-camp-215707&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGjPOJqIviAhWu6XMBHcIeCjEQFjAAegQIBhAB&amp;usg=AOvVaw0H_GmNadYAGL570vNAucI4">the squad for the tournament</a> in England and Wales on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old, who made his one-day international debut in January last year, will be replaced by namesake Kane Richardson after failing to recover from a shoulder dislocation he suffered playing against Pakistan in March.

"This is obviously very disappointing news for the team and for Jhye, who has been exceptional throughout his rehabilitation process," team physiotherapist David Beakley said in a Cricket Australia news release.

"After his most recent assessment and attempting to bowl in the nets, it was clear that Jhye was not progressing as fast as required and therefore, in consultation with selectors, we made the decision to withdraw him from the squad.

"Jhye will continue with his rehabilitation and we will look to resume bowling in the coming weeks," Beakley said.

Kane Richardson, who has taken 29 wickets in 20 ODIs, was already at the pre-World Cup training camp in Brisbane and got the nod over test paceman Josh Hazlewood, who is on the comeback trail after a back injury.

Hazlewood was a key member of the team that won the World Cup in 2015 but will also be vital to Australia's hopes of winning the Ashes series in England that follows the World Cup.

Australia's first match in their World Cup title defence is against Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1.

Revised squad: 

Aaron Finch (captain), Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa.

Australian pace bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled of his maiden Cricket World Cup by a shoulder injury and was withdrawn from the squad for the tournament in England and Wales on Wednesday.

Australian pace bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled of his maiden Cricket World Cup by a shoulder injury and was withdrawn from the squad for the tournament in England and Wales on Wednesday. The 22-year-old, who made his one-day international debut in January last year, will be replaced by namesake Kane Richardson after failing to recover from a shoulder dislocation he suffered playing against Pakistan in March. "This is obviously very disappointing news for the team and for Jhye, who has been exceptional throughout his rehabilitation process," team physiotherapist David Beakley said in a Cricket Australia news release. "After his most recent assessment and attempting to bowl in the nets, it was clear that Jhye was not progressing as fast as required and therefore, in consultation with selectors, we made the decision to withdraw him from the squad. "Jhye will continue with his rehabilitation and we will look to resume bowling in the coming weeks," Beakley said. Kane Richardson, who has taken 29 wickets in 20 ODIs, was already at the pre-World Cup training camp in Brisbane and got the nod over test paceman Josh Hazlewood, who is on the comeback trail after a back injury. Hazlewood was a key member of the team that won the World Cup in 2015 but will also be vital to Australia's hopes of winning the Ashes series in England that follows the World Cup. Australia's first match in their World Cup title defence is against Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1. Revised squad: Aaron Finch (captain), Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa.

Australian paceman Jhye Richardson ruled out of World Cup due to shoulder injury

Pat Cummins grabbed two wickets in his first over before a New Zealand XI recovered to make 215 in a one-day practice match Monday that marked a return to Australian duty for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Steve+Smith">Steve Smith</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=David+Warner">David Warner</a> after their ball-tampering bans.

A weakened New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Trent Boult, who remain on Indian Premier League duties, were on the ropes after their horror start.

But Tom Blundell led a fightback and top scored with 77 before they were all out after 46.1 overs.

Cummins ended with 3-36 off eight overs as Australia warm-up for the defence of their World Cup title in England. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jason Behrendorff also took three apiece.

Skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl, with Smith and Warner picked for the first time since serving year-long bans for their part in the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town that rocked Australian cricket.

After they were warmly welcomed by a small crowd, Smith celebrated his return with a superb one-handed diving catch at short mid-on to remove Tom Latham.

Warner, who usually opens, is down to bat at three with coach Justin Langer sticking with Finch and Usman Khawaja at the top of the order after the team's recent red-hot form saw them win eight one-day internationals on the trot.

Smith will come in at four with Shaun Marsh at five. Glenn Maxwell was left out of the first of three games against New Zealand this week at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who is returning from a muscle tear, was also overlooked while Adam Zampa was prefered to Nathan Lyon as the spin option.

Pat Cummins grabbed two wickets in his first over before a New Zealand XI recovered to make 215 in a one-day practice match Monday that marked a return to Australian duty for Steve Smith and David Warner after their ball-tampering bans.

Pat Cummins grabbed two wickets in his first over before a New Zealand XI recovered to make 215 in a one-day practice match Monday that marked a return to Australian duty for Steve Smith and David Warner after their ball-tampering bans. A weakened New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Trent Boult, who remain on Indian Premier League duties, were on the ropes after their horror start. But Tom Blundell led a fightback and top scored with 77 before they were all out after 46.1 overs. Cummins ended with 3-36 off eight overs as Australia warm-up for the defence of their World Cup title in England. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jason Behrendorff also took three apiece. Skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl, with Smith and Warner picked for the first time since serving year-long bans for their part in the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town that rocked Australian cricket. After they were warmly welcomed by a small crowd, Smith celebrated his return with a superb one-handed diving catch at short mid-on to remove Tom Latham. Warner, who usually opens, is down to bat at three with coach Justin Langer sticking with Finch and Usman Khawaja at the top of the order after the team's recent red-hot form saw them win eight one-day internationals on the trot. Smith will come in at four with Shaun Marsh at five. Glenn Maxwell was left out of the first of three games against New Zealand this week at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who is returning from a muscle tear, was also overlooked while Adam Zampa was prefered to Nathan Lyon as the spin option.

Steve Smith, David Warner make comeback as Australia beat New Zealand in World Cup warm-up match

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Steve+Smith">Steve Smith</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=David+Warner">David Warner</a> are set to&nbsp;don the Australian colours this week for the first time since their ball-tampering bans despite struggling with illness.

The pair were welcomed back into the national fold last week for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane after serving year-long suspensions for their part in the "sandpapergate" scandal in Cape Town that rocked the sport. &nbsp;

Both have been hampered by viruses since returning from the Indian Premier League but took part in net sessions on Sunday ahead of the first of three practice games against New Zealand beginning on Monday.

Allrounder Glenn Maxwell said he was confident they will be fit to play.

"I assume so. They have been sick the last couple of days so, hopefully, they are up and running," he told reporters.

"But I am pretty sure most of the guys will be ready to go."

The duo have enjoyed a solid comeback in the Twenty20 IPL, with Warner in blistering form, topping the competition batting rankings with 692 runs from 12 innings.

Coach Justin Langer on Friday insisted there was "no tension" between the pair and the rest of the squad, adding: "They're back in the team now. They've been selected, which is brilliant."

Maxwell also denied any awkward moments, saying it had been "business as usual".&nbsp;

"The way they came in (to the dressing room), we wanted to hear how they had enjoyed the IPL; wanted to hear how Davey enjoyed his time opening the batting with (England's Jonny) Bairstow (for Sunrisers Hyderabad)," he said.

"And they are both superstars. I watched both of them go about it (in IPL) and they were both absolutely brilliant over there.

"There will be no worries about them coming back into the team."

With Australia's defence of their World Cup crown less than a month away, Langer will use the three warm-up games to fine-tune his plans.

The team has been in red-hot form, winning eight one-day internationals on the trot, against India and Pakistan, built on a flourishing opening partnership between Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja.

A key decision for Langer is whether to retain that combination or move one of them down to make way for Warner, who traditionally opens the batting, with the line-up for Monday's game potentially answering that question.

Steve Smith and David Warner are set to don the Australian colours this week for the first time since their ball-tampering bans despite struggling with illness. The pair were welcomed back into the national fold last week for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane after serving year-long suspensions for their part in the "sandpapergate" scandal in Cape Town that rocked the sport.

Steve Smith and David Warner are set to don the Australian colours this week for the first time since their ball-tampering bans despite struggling with illness. The pair were welcomed back into the national fold last week for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane after serving year-long suspensions for their part in the "sandpapergate" scandal in Cape Town that rocked the sport. Both have been hampered by viruses since returning from the Indian Premier League but took part in net sessions on Sunday ahead of the first of three practice games against New Zealand beginning on Monday. Allrounder Glenn Maxwell said he was confident they will be fit to play. "I assume so. They have been sick the last couple of days so, hopefully, they are up and running," he told reporters. "But I am pretty sure most of the guys will be ready to go." The duo have enjoyed a solid comeback in the Twenty20 IPL, with Warner in blistering form, topping the competition batting rankings with 692 runs from 12 innings. Coach Justin Langer on Friday insisted there was "no tension" between the pair and the rest of the squad, adding: "They're back in the team now. They've been selected, which is brilliant." Maxwell also denied any awkward moments, saying it had been "business as usual". "The way they came in (to the dressing room), we wanted to hear how they had enjoyed the IPL; wanted to hear how Davey enjoyed his time opening the batting with (England's Jonny) Bairstow (for Sunrisers Hyderabad)," he said. "And they are both superstars. I watched both of them go about it (in IPL) and they were both absolutely brilliant over there. "There will be no worries about them coming back into the team." With Australia's defence of their World Cup crown less than a month away, Langer will use the three warm-up games to fine-tune his plans. The team has been in red-hot form, winning eight one-day internationals on the trot, against India and Pakistan, built on a flourishing opening partnership between Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja. A key decision for Langer is whether to retain that combination or move one of them down to make way for Warner, who traditionally opens the batting, with the line-up for Monday's game potentially answering that question.

Steve Smith, David Warner prepare for Australian return

'Team boosted' as David Warner and Steve Smith join Australia's World Cup training camp

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that the team has moved on from a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=ball+tampering">ball-tampering scandal</a> that rocked the cricket fraternity and now focused on the upcoming cricket World Cup which will kick off from May 30.&nbsp;

Former Australian captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were found guilty of altering the condition of the ball in 2018 playing against South Africa.&nbsp;

Smith and Warner, who served a year-long ban, now have joined their teammates as they gathered for a pre-World Cup training camp.&nbsp;

"It is onwards, upwards and focused on the World Cup. It is all rosy," ICC quoted Starc, as saying.&nbsp;

The duo had missed Australia's recent away series against Pakistan in UAE but both the cricketers were welcomed into the Australia dressing room to know how things have changed under Aaron Finch's leadership and coach Justin Langer.&nbsp;

"We have all had our meetings and moved on. The meeting I was involved in with ... 95 per cent was not about Dave and Steve and the group. It was more about where the team was going," Starc said.&nbsp;

Both Smith and Warner will go into the 50-over tournament in England with their brilliant performance in the Indian Premier League 2019.&nbsp;

"He (Warner) has been on fire over there, along with Steve, so that is great for him and great for the group. He is a world-class player and we are excited to have him back," Starc said.&nbsp;

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that the team has moved on from a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket fraternity and now focused on the upcoming cricket World Cup which will kick off from May 30.

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said that the team has moved on from a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket fraternity and now focused on the upcoming cricket World Cup which will kick off from May 30. Former Australian captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were found guilty of altering the condition of the ball in 2018 playing against South Africa. Smith and Warner, who served a year-long ban, now have joined their teammates as they gathered for a pre-World Cup training camp. "It is onwards, upwards and focused on the World Cup. It is all rosy," ICC quoted Starc, as saying. The duo had missed Australia's recent away series against Pakistan in UAE but both the cricketers were welcomed into the Australia dressing room to know how things have changed under Aaron Finch's leadership and coach Justin Langer. "We have all had our meetings and moved on. The meeting I was involved in with ... 95 per cent was not about Dave and Steve and the group. It was more about where the team was going," Starc said. Both Smith and Warner will go into the 50-over tournament in England with their brilliant performance in the Indian Premier League 2019. "He (Warner) has been on fire over there, along with Steve, so that is great for him and great for the group. He is a world-class player and we are excited to have him back," Starc said.

Team moved on from ball-tampering incident, says Mitchell Starc

Australia captain Aaron Finch believes David Warner will enter this year's World Cup desperate to prove himself as the disgraced batsman prepares to rejoin his teammates after a ball-tampering ban.

Warner has been in red-hot form in the India Premier League after completing a 12-month suspension for cheating, averaging 69.20 in 12 innings, including a century and eight fifties.

Finch expected the fiery batsman to also dominate on the international stage, providing a massive boost for Australia as the reigning champions chase a sixth World Cup trophy.

"He's coming back with a huge hunger, not just to perform well for his franchise, but to dominate international cricket again," Finch told Melbourne commercial radio Wednesday. &nbsp;

"When you have your dream taken away from you for 12 months, I can imagine there's something inside you that burns really strongly."

Finch said the ban, imposed after Warner masterminded the "Sandpaper-gate" scandal in Cape Town last year, had given the 32-year-old a chance to refresh his game.

"He's a super player, we know how destructive he can be," he said.

"I think having time off to spend with his family and get away from the game (was important)."

Warner and former Australian captain Steve Smith, who was also banned over the cheating scandal, will officially rejoin the Australian squad for the first time at a training camp in Brisbane on Friday.

Finch did not expect any problems re-integrating them into the team, even though the former captain and deputy will have to defer to a new leadership team.

He said he would consult the pair about on-field tactics.

"I'll be using them as much as I can tactically because they've both captained a lot of cricket and are very good captains on the field," he said.&nbsp;

"It would be really naive of me not to lean on them."

Finch also revealed he feared for his own spot on the team after a recent barren run, although he believed he had now returned to form.

"In the back of your mind you're thinking, 'Gee, the World Cup isn't far away, as a captain I could be left out of the squad'," he said.

"Then you start putting unrealistic pressure on yourself to perform."

Finch had an unsuccessful spell in the Test side last year, averaging 27.80 in five matches, and conceded that at 32 his career in the long-form game was over.

"My chances to play Test cricket again have probably slipped away," he said.

"I'm still very grateful for the opportunity... I'm OK with that because I gave it everything I could."

Australia captain Aaron Finch believes David Warner will enter this year's World Cup desperate to prove himself as the disgraced batsman prepares to rejoin his teammates after a ball-tampering ban.

Australia captain Aaron Finch believes David Warner will enter this year's World Cup desperate to prove himself as the disgraced batsman prepares to rejoin his teammates after a ball-tampering ban. Warner has been in red-hot form in the India Premier League after completing a 12-month suspension for cheating, averaging 69.20 in 12 innings, including a century and eight fifties. Finch expected the fiery batsman to also dominate on the international stage, providing a massive boost for Australia as the reigning champions chase a sixth World Cup trophy. "He's coming back with a huge hunger, not just to perform well for his franchise, but to dominate international cricket again," Finch told Melbourne commercial radio Wednesday. "When you have your dream taken away from you for 12 months, I can imagine there's something inside you that burns really strongly." Finch said the ban, imposed after Warner masterminded the "Sandpaper-gate" scandal in Cape Town last year, had given the 32-year-old a chance to refresh his game. "He's a super player, we know how destructive he can be," he said. "I think having time off to spend with his family and get away from the game (was important)." Warner and former Australian captain Steve Smith, who was also banned over the cheating scandal, will officially rejoin the Australian squad for the first time at a training camp in Brisbane on Friday. Finch did not expect any problems re-integrating them into the team, even though the former captain and deputy will have to defer to a new leadership team. He said he would consult the pair about on-field tactics. "I'll be using them as much as I can tactically because they've both captained a lot of cricket and are very good captains on the field," he said. "It would be really naive of me not to lean on them." Finch also revealed he feared for his own spot on the team after a recent barren run, although he believed he had now returned to form. "In the back of your mind you're thinking, 'Gee, the World Cup isn't far away, as a captain I could be left out of the squad'," he said. "Then you start putting unrealistic pressure on yourself to perform." Finch had an unsuccessful spell in the Test side last year, averaging 27.80 in five matches, and conceded that at 32 his career in the long-form game was over. "My chances to play Test cricket again have probably slipped away," he said. "I'm still very grateful for the opportunity... I'm OK with that because I gave it everything I could."

David Warner is coming back with a huge hunger, says Aaron Finch

In the absence of David Warner, Hyderabad will clash with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai in a must win contest.

IPL 2019: Eying playoff berth, Mumbai to take on Warner-less Hyderabad

David Warner signed off from the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League with a phenomenal performance with the bat as Hyderabad defeated Punjab by 45 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium on Monday.

Warner, who opens for Hyderabad, scored 81 off 56 balls to take the side's total to mammoth 212 for 6 in their 20 overs against Punjab.

The hosts produced a clinical performance with the ball to restrict to 167 for 8 to consolidate their fourth on the points table.

It was Warner's last game as the batsman will now head back home to Australia to start his preparations for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales which starts from May 30.

Warner's wife Candice, who stood by her husband through the tough times when he faced one-year ban for his alleged role in ball-tampering, wrote an emotional message on Twitter after her husband played yet another and last match-winning knock for Hyderabad this year.

"Outstanding finish to your ipl season @davidwarner31. The girls and I are forever proud of you. Your work ethic and your never give up attitude is inspirational. We love you," Candice wrote on Twitter.

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Warner was given a standing ovation by Hyderabad fans as he left the field. &nbsp;

David Warner signed off from the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League with a phenomenal performance with the bat as Hyderabad defeated Punjab by 45 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium on Monday.

David Warner signed off from the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League with a phenomenal performance with the bat as Hyderabad defeated Punjab by 45 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium on Monday. Warner, who opens for Hyderabad, scored 81 off 56 balls to take the side's total to mammoth 212 for 6 in their 20 overs against Punjab. The hosts produced a clinical performance with the ball to restrict to 167 for 8 to consolidate their fourth on the points table. It was Warner's last game as the batsman will now head back home to Australia to start his preparations for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales which starts from May 30. Warner's wife Candice, who stood by her husband through the tough times when he faced one-year ban for his alleged role in ball-tampering, wrote an emotional message on Twitter after her husband played yet another and last match-winning knock for Hyderabad this year. "Outstanding finish to your ipl season @davidwarner31. The girls and I are forever proud of you. Your work ethic and your never give up attitude is inspirational. We love you," Candice wrote on Twitter. Outstanding finish to your ipl season @davidwarner31. The girls and I are forever proud of you. Your work ethic and your never give up attitude is inspirational. We love you. 🧡🧡 @sunrisershyd #ipl #orangearmy pic.twitter.com/qnxkGXBwgk — Candice Warner (@CandyFalzon) April 29, 2019 × Warner was given a standing ovation by Hyderabad fans as he left the field.

David Warner's wife writes emotional message for husband after he ends IPL 2019 campaign

David Warner will be aiming to finish his splendid campaign on a high even as Hyderabad set to face Punjab at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

IPL 2019: Eying playoff berth, Hyderabad to take on Punjab

Hyderabad's captain&nbsp;Kane Williamson said that the departure of Australian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=david+warner">David Warner</a> and England's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=jonny+bairstow">Jonny Bairstow</a> will be "big losses" for his side as the Orange Army is looking to book a berth in the playoffs.&nbsp;

"Without a doubt Warner and Bairstow will be big losses, they are world class players. We knew at the start of the tournament that we will lose them at the back end of the tournament and new guys will come in then," Williamson said.&nbsp;

Both the batsmen will leave for their respective countries owing to the preparations for the cricket World Cup, which will begin from May 30.&nbsp;

"The two at the top have been doing it all season, hopefully, they can continue, they were outstanding. It's been an absolute pleasure to watch the two at the top hit the ball like that," Williamson added.&nbsp;

So far in&nbsp;season's&nbsp;run-scorers' list of the ongoing edition of IPL,&nbsp;Warner and Bairstow are sitting at the first and second spots respectively.&nbsp;

Warner has scored a total of&nbsp;517 runs at an average of 73.85 and a staggering strike rate of 148.56 from nine games. He will leave for Australian at the end of April.&nbsp;

While Bairstow, who scored 445 runs with a strike rate of 158.36, will leave for England after Hyderabad's match against Chennai.&nbsp;

Hyderabad's captain Kane Williamson said that the departure of Australian David Warner and England's Jonny Bairstow will be "big losses" for his side as the Orange Army is looking to book a berth in the playoffs.

Hyderabad's captain Kane Williamson said that the departure of Australian David Warner and England's Jonny Bairstow will be "big losses" for his side as the Orange Army is looking to book a berth in the playoffs. "Without a doubt Warner and Bairstow will be big losses, they are world class players. We knew at the start of the tournament that we will lose them at the back end of the tournament and new guys will come in then," Williamson said. Both the batsmen will leave for their respective countries owing to the preparations for the cricket World Cup, which will begin from May 30. "The two at the top have been doing it all season, hopefully, they can continue, they were outstanding. It's been an absolute pleasure to watch the two at the top hit the ball like that," Williamson added. So far in season's run-scorers' list of the ongoing edition of IPL, Warner and Bairstow are sitting at the first and second spots respectively. Warner has scored a total of 517 runs at an average of 73.85 and a staggering strike rate of 148.56 from nine games. He will leave for Australian at the end of April. While Bairstow, who scored 445 runs with a strike rate of 158.36, will leave for England after Hyderabad's match against Chennai.

Warner and Bairstow's departure will be a 'big loss' to Hyderabad team: Kane Williamson

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-match-38-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-212276">defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets</a> with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.&nbsp;

With the win, Hyderabad are now at number fourth position on the points table with 10 points in nine games they have played so far.&nbsp;

The openers Warner and Bairstow gave a steady start to the team in their 160-run chase at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

Bairstow scored and unbeaten 80 runs off 43 balls and his innings included seven 4s and four 6s. His strike was 186.05.&nbsp;

On the other hand, David Warner scored 67 runs off 38 balls before losing his wicket to Kolkata's Harry Gurney.&nbsp;

Earlier, young left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed grabbed three wickets in an impressive spell to help Hyderabad restrict Kolkata 159 for 8.&nbsp;

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For his outstanding performance, he was awarded with the man of the match award.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old speedster removed Sunil Narine (25 off 7 balls), who was looking dangerous in his first spell and then came back to dismiss Shubman Gill (3) and Chris Lynn (51) in his corresponding spells to keep Kolkata in check.&nbsp;

Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with the figures of 2/35 while leg-spinner Rashid Khan (1/23) and seamer Sandeep Sharma (1/37) took a wicket apiece with the Hyderabad's bowlers making life difficult for the Kolkata batsmen.&nbsp;

For Kolkata, Lynn was the top-scored with a dogged 47-ball 51. Rinku Singh was the other notable contributor with a 25-ball 30.

Put in to bat, Lynn and Sunil Narine took the opposition to the cleaners. Both openers hitting boundaries of their first balls. The duo quickly stitched a 42-run partnership before Ahmed dismissed Narine in the third over. &nbsp;

Narine's blistering innings of 24 runs off eight balls was laced with three boundaries and two maximums.&nbsp;

With the wicket of Narine, the momentum shifted in Hyderabad's favour. In Khaleel's next over, he dismissed Gill (3). Nitish Rana (11) and captain Dinesh Karthik (6) also returned to the dressing room in quick succession.&nbsp;

Rinku and Lynn shared a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket to stabilise the innings before Sandeep Sharma dismissed the 21-year-old Indian. Big-hitter Andre Russel scored 15 off 9 balls. &nbsp;

He hit two sixes off Kumar before the right-arm seamer dismissed the Jamaican in the penultimate over.

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. With the win, Hyderabad are now at number fourth position on the points table with 10 points in nine games they have played so far. The openers Warner and Bairstow gave a steady start to the team in their 160-run chase at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Bairstow scored and unbeaten 80 runs off 43 balls and his innings included seven 4s and four 6s. His strike was 186.05. On the other hand, David Warner scored 67 runs off 38 balls before losing his wicket to Kolkata's Harry Gurney. Earlier, young left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed grabbed three wickets in an impressive spell to help Hyderabad restrict Kolkata 159 for 8. A look at the Points Table after Match 38 of the #VIVOIPL. pic.twitter.com/T4nTWEgV09 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2019 × For his outstanding performance, he was awarded with the man of the match award. The 21-year-old speedster removed Sunil Narine (25 off 7 balls), who was looking dangerous in his first spell and then came back to dismiss Shubman Gill (3) and Chris Lynn (51) in his corresponding spells to keep Kolkata in check. Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with the figures of 2/35 while leg-spinner Rashid Khan (1/23) and seamer Sandeep Sharma (1/37) took a wicket apiece with the Hyderabad's bowlers making life difficult for the Kolkata batsmen. For Kolkata, Lynn was the top-scored with a dogged 47-ball 51. Rinku Singh was the other notable contributor with a 25-ball 30. Put in to bat, Lynn and Sunil Narine took the opposition to the cleaners. Both openers hitting boundaries of their first balls. The duo quickly stitched a 42-run partnership before Ahmed dismissed Narine in the third over. Narine's blistering innings of 24 runs off eight balls was laced with three boundaries and two maximums. With the wicket of Narine, the momentum shifted in Hyderabad's favour. In Khaleel's next over, he dismissed Gill (3). Nitish Rana (11) and captain Dinesh Karthik (6) also returned to the dressing room in quick succession. Rinku and Lynn shared a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket to stabilise the innings before Sandeep Sharma dismissed the 21-year-old Indian. Big-hitter Andre Russel scored 15 off 9 balls. He hit two sixes off Kumar before the right-arm seamer dismissed the Jamaican in the penultimate over.

IPL 2019: Hyderabad register a nine-wicket victory over Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata

Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending champion Australia's&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;squad.

But there was no room for Josh Hazlewood or Peter Handscomb at the tournament in England and Wales.

It is the first call-up for the former captain and his deputy since the expiry last month of year-long bans for their part in &nbsp;"sandpapergate" in Cape Town that had wide repercussions for Australian cricket.

Then-coach Darren Lehmann quit and all the top brass from Cricket Australia left after a scathing review said their "arrogant and controlling" win-at-all-costs culture was partly to blame for players bending the rules.

Both players were eligible for the final two games of Australia's recent limited-overs tour against Pakistan, but selectors preferred that they eased themselves back at the Twenty20 Indian Premier League.

Both grabbed the opportunity and have been in good touch, particularly the bombastic Warner who has made a blistering return.

"As far as I'm concerned they have done everything that's been asked of them in the last 12 months," said one-day skipper Aaron Finch, adding that he didn't believe their return would be destabilising.

"Knowing them both personally as I do, I don't think there will be any issues whatsoever. They are both great, great guys."

Their return has left coach Justin Langer with a dilemma on the back of Australia winning eight one-day internationals on the trot, against India and Pakistan.

All the top order have been firing, and it is Handscomb who is the fall guy despite averaging 43 in 13 games this year. The decision to drop him means the team only has one wicketkeeper in Alex Carey.

Rock-solid batting

Australia's recent red-hot form has been built on the back of a rock-solid opening partnership between Finch and Usman Khawaja.

The decision for Langer now is whether to retain that combination when the 50-over&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;begins at the end of next month or move one of them down to make way for Warner, who traditionally opens the batting.

Shaun Marsh, Smith, Glenn Maxwell and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis make up the middle order.

"There's so much flexibility in our order and there will be a lot of options," said Finch. "There's been a couple of hard decisions made on the 15, but there's going to be some even tougher ones with the 11."

Selectors opted for two spinners in Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon and five quick bowlers.

As with the batsmen, Australia's selectors faced a bowling conundrum as they target a record sixth&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;triumph.&nbsp;

Pat Cummins will spearhead the attack while Mitchell Starc, the 2015&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;player of the tournament, has been recalled after being sidelined with a muscle tear since early February.

But Hazlewood, who has been out of action since January with a back injury, missed out, with chief selector Trevor Hohns saying the focus was on having him ready for the Ashes Test series in England which begins in August.&nbsp;

Jhye Richardson, who dislocated his shoulder last month, makes the grade along with Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jason Behrendorff.

Hazlewood and Handscomb were instead named in both Australia's one-day A&nbsp;squad, which will play games in England while the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;is on, and their four-day A&nbsp;squad&nbsp;to face English county sides in the build-up to the Ashes.

Australia&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa

Australia one-day A&nbsp;squad: Travis Head (capt), Matthew Wade, Will Pucovski, Peter Handscomb, Ashton Turner, Mitch Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Agar, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Sean Abbott

Australia four-day A&nbsp;squad: Tim Paine (capt), Marcus Harris, Kurtis Patterson, Will Pucovski, Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Mitch Marsh, Michael Neser, Jon Holland, James Pattinson, Jackson Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Chris Tremain

Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending champion Australia's World Cup squad.

Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending champion Australia's World Cup squad. But there was no room for Josh Hazlewood or Peter Handscomb at the tournament in England and Wales. It is the first call-up for the former captain and his deputy since the expiry last month of year-long bans for their part in "sandpapergate" in Cape Town that had wide repercussions for Australian cricket. Then-coach Darren Lehmann quit and all the top brass from Cricket Australia left after a scathing review said their "arrogant and controlling" win-at-all-costs culture was partly to blame for players bending the rules. Both players were eligible for the final two games of Australia's recent limited-overs tour against Pakistan, but selectors preferred that they eased themselves back at the Twenty20 Indian Premier League. Both grabbed the opportunity and have been in good touch, particularly the bombastic Warner who has made a blistering return. "As far as I'm concerned they have done everything that's been asked of them in the last 12 months," said one-day skipper Aaron Finch, adding that he didn't believe their return would be destabilising. "Knowing them both personally as I do, I don't think there will be any issues whatsoever. They are both great, great guys." Their return has left coach Justin Langer with a dilemma on the back of Australia winning eight one-day internationals on the trot, against India and Pakistan. All the top order have been firing, and it is Handscomb who is the fall guy despite averaging 43 in 13 games this year. The decision to drop him means the team only has one wicketkeeper in Alex Carey. Rock-solid batting Australia's recent red-hot form has been built on the back of a rock-solid opening partnership between Finch and Usman Khawaja. The decision for Langer now is whether to retain that combination when the 50-over World Cup begins at the end of next month or move one of them down to make way for Warner, who traditionally opens the batting. Shaun Marsh, Smith, Glenn Maxwell and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis make up the middle order. "There's so much flexibility in our order and there will be a lot of options," said Finch. "There's been a couple of hard decisions made on the 15, but there's going to be some even tougher ones with the 11." Selectors opted for two spinners in Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon and five quick bowlers. As with the batsmen, Australia's selectors faced a bowling conundrum as they target a record sixth World Cup triumph. Pat Cummins will spearhead the attack while Mitchell Starc, the 2015 World Cup player of the tournament, has been recalled after being sidelined with a muscle tear since early February. But Hazlewood, who has been out of action since January with a back injury, missed out, with chief selector Trevor Hohns saying the focus was on having him ready for the Ashes Test series in England which begins in August. Jhye Richardson, who dislocated his shoulder last month, makes the grade along with Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jason Behrendorff. Hazlewood and Handscomb were instead named in both Australia's one-day A squad, which will play games in England while the World Cup is on, and their four-day A squad to face English county sides in the build-up to the Ashes. Australia World Cup squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shaun Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa Australia one-day A squad: Travis Head (capt), Matthew Wade, Will Pucovski, Peter Handscomb, Ashton Turner, Mitch Marsh, D'Arcy Short, Kurtis Patterson, Ashton Agar, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Sean Abbott Australia four-day A squad: Tim Paine (capt), Marcus Harris, Kurtis Patterson, Will Pucovski, Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade, Mitch Marsh, Michael Neser, Jon Holland, James Pattinson, Jackson Bird, Josh Hazlewood, Chris Tremain

Australia's World Cup squad: Steve Smith, David Warner recalled for title defence

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup.&nbsp;

Smith and Warner are currently playing for Rajasthan and Hyderabad respectively in the IPL after serving their 12-month ban for their role in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket last year.&nbsp;

The two were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales.&nbsp;

"The fifteen-player squad for the ICC world cup will assemble in Brisbane for a training camp at the National Cricket Centre on May 2," Cricket Australia said.&nbsp;

"The training camp will include three practice matches between Australia XI and New Zealand XI at Allan Border Field."&nbsp;

While Warner has been in red-hot form for Hyderabad team, holding the orange cap with 400 runs, which includes a century and four fifties, Smith has found the going tough for Rajasthan, having scored just 186 runs in seven matches.&nbsp;

They are likely to miss a couple of matches for their respective franchises, besides the knockout stage in case the teams make it to the playoffs.&nbsp;

Rajasthan will play Bangalore on April 30 before meeting Delhi in their last league game on May 4, while Hyderabad will be up against Mumbai and RCB on May 2 and May 4 respectively.&nbsp;

Seamer Jason Behrendorff and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who were also named in the World Cup squad, are also expected to leave Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively by the end of the month to attend the camp.&nbsp;

While Jason is likely to miss two scheduled Mumbai matches on May 2 and May 5 against SRH and Kolkata, Stoinis might leave a little early considering RCB's dismal run in the IPL this season.&nbsp;

Stoinis played a crucial cameo of 28 runs off 16 balls to help RCB register their first win this season when they defeated Punjab by eight wickets.&nbsp;

RCB will have to win the next seven matches to salvage any chances of making it to the playoffs. The team has just one league match next month against Sunrisers on May 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Among others, pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile, who also plays for RCB, has already been ruled out of the IPL following an injury and South Africa's Dale Steyn has been drafted into the squad.&nbsp;

Australia opens their World Cup title defence against Afghanistan on June 1 in Bristol.&nbsp;

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective Indian Premier League teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective Indian Premier League teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup. Smith and Warner are currently playing for Rajasthan and Hyderabad respectively in the IPL after serving their 12-month ban for their role in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket last year. The two were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales. "The fifteen-player squad for the ICC world cup will assemble in Brisbane for a training camp at the National Cricket Centre on May 2," Cricket Australia said. "The training camp will include three practice matches between Australia XI and New Zealand XI at Allan Border Field." While Warner has been in red-hot form for Hyderabad team, holding the orange cap with 400 runs, which includes a century and four fifties, Smith has found the going tough for Rajasthan, having scored just 186 runs in seven matches. They are likely to miss a couple of matches for their respective franchises, besides the knockout stage in case the teams make it to the playoffs. Rajasthan will play Bangalore on April 30 before meeting Delhi in their last league game on May 4, while Hyderabad will be up against Mumbai and RCB on May 2 and May 4 respectively. Seamer Jason Behrendorff and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who were also named in the World Cup squad, are also expected to leave Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively by the end of the month to attend the camp. While Jason is likely to miss two scheduled Mumbai matches on May 2 and May 5 against SRH and Kolkata, Stoinis might leave a little early considering RCB's dismal run in the IPL this season. Stoinis played a crucial cameo of 28 runs off 16 balls to help RCB register their first win this season when they defeated Punjab by eight wickets. RCB will have to win the next seven matches to salvage any chances of making it to the playoffs. The team has just one league match next month against Sunrisers on May 4. Among others, pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile, who also plays for RCB, has already been ruled out of the IPL following an injury and South Africa's Dale Steyn has been drafted into the squad. Australia opens their World Cup title defence against Afghanistan on June 1 in Bristol.

Steve Smith, David Warner likely to miss final stages of IPL

In a super Sunday, MS Dhoni-led Chennai will take on Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata in the first match and Delhi will lock horns with Hyderabad in the other match.

IPL 2019, Match preview: Chennai vs Kolkata and Delhi vs Hyderabad

Former South African captain Graeme Smith has some advice for Australia coach Justin Langer -- make sure <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=david+warner">David Warner</a>'s ego is managed if he starts to "get bigger than everybody else".&nbsp;

The polarising opener, on the comeback trail after a one-year ban for ball-tampering, has been in red-hot form in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> ahead of his expected recall to the national side for the World Cup in England and Wales.

But some commentators believe Warner's return could be disruptive to the team, which is now resurgent after a run of poor results, and that he needs to manage carefully.

Smith, who skippered his country for more than a decade, said that while he admired Warner's batting, he had "pissed a lot of people off" throughout his career.

"I don't know," he told Fox Sports on Tuesday evening when asked if he would have any issue in welcoming Warner back to the Australian team.

"It's difficult to know what it's like behind the scenes, but he's always been an incredible cricketer," added Smith, who played 117 Tests before retiring in 2014.

"Especially when he bats, he bats with that driven nature, that intensity, ego to perform. And he's an excellent cricketer.

"I think where David has been throughout his career is that he's pissed a lot of people off. He's just that type of guy. I think at the moment he needs Australian cricket more than they need him."

Warner is suspected of instigating a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the now infamous Cape Town Test last year. He has long been a divisive figure.

And Smith believes his behaviour needs to be monitored closely.

"I think he's very driven, I think he wants to do well, he wants to prove his worth again. And I think David Warner in that position is probably a good guy to have in your environment," he said.

"It's when he starts to get bigger than everybody else then probably management needs to be ready for that.&nbsp;

"Guys like Langer and whoever is captaining the side going forward need to ensure they stay on top of that and manage that space and that ego well going forward."

The reintegration of Warner and co-conspirator Steve Smith has already begun with the pair meeting the one-day team after their bans expired late last month.

Australian cricket chief Kevin Roberts recently said team-mates don't always need to be "best mates".

"In any workplace, you don't need to be best mates with everyone, but there needs to be a foundation of respect and I think there is growing respect there," he said.

Former South African captain Graeme Smith has some advice for Australia coach Justin Langer -- make sure David Warner's ego is managed if he starts to "get bigger than everybody else".

Former South African captain Graeme Smith has some advice for Australia coach Justin Langer -- make sure David Warner's ego is managed if he starts to "get bigger than everybody else". The polarising opener, on the comeback trail after a one-year ban for ball-tampering, has been in red-hot form in the Indian Premier League ahead of his expected recall to the national side for the World Cup in England and Wales. But some commentators believe Warner's return could be disruptive to the team, which is now resurgent after a run of poor results, and that he needs to manage carefully. Smith, who skippered his country for more than a decade, said that while he admired Warner's batting, he had "pissed a lot of people off" throughout his career. "I don't know," he told Fox Sports on Tuesday evening when asked if he would have any issue in welcoming Warner back to the Australian team. "It's difficult to know what it's like behind the scenes, but he's always been an incredible cricketer," added Smith, who played 117 Tests before retiring in 2014. "Especially when he bats, he bats with that driven nature, that intensity, ego to perform. And he's an excellent cricketer. "I think where David has been throughout his career is that he's pissed a lot of people off. He's just that type of guy. I think at the moment he needs Australian cricket more than they need him." Warner is suspected of instigating a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the now infamous Cape Town Test last year. He has long been a divisive figure. And Smith believes his behaviour needs to be monitored closely. "I think he's very driven, I think he wants to do well, he wants to prove his worth again. And I think David Warner in that position is probably a good guy to have in your environment," he said. "It's when he starts to get bigger than everybody else then probably management needs to be ready for that. "Guys like Langer and whoever is captaining the side going forward need to ensure they stay on top of that and manage that space and that ego well going forward." The reintegration of Warner and co-conspirator Steve Smith has already begun with the pair meeting the one-day team after their bans expired late last month. Australian cricket chief Kevin Roberts recently said team-mates don't always need to be "best mates". "In any workplace, you don't need to be best mates with everyone, but there needs to be a foundation of respect and I think there is growing respect there," he said.

David Warner's ego must be managed: Smith

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin was at the receiving end after he 'Mankaded' Rajasthan's Jos Buttler in their campaign opener in Jaipur.&nbsp;

The debate on 'Mankad' raged on social media leaving the cricket world divided.&nbsp;While many questioned Ashwin's sportsmanship, Hyderabad's David Warner on Monday found a unique way to counter the 'Mankad' threat&nbsp;

During the Punjab vs Hyderabad game at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, the Australian cricketer deliberately took a start but extended himself to make sure that his bat was grounded and well inside the crease.

A video of the same also went viral with users showing it a way to tackle the 'Mankad' threat.&nbsp;

Warner smashed his fourth half-century of IPL 2019, but it was by far his slowest IPL fifty. His half-century came off 49 balls, the most he has taken to reach the 50-run mark in IPL cricket.&nbsp;

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His previous slowest also came against Punjab in Hyderabad in IPL 2017 (45 balls). Warner carried on his bat for an uncharacteristic 70 not out off 62 balls to anchor Hyderabad's innings.&nbsp;

However, it was Punjab who celebrated the night as opener KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal struck fluent half-centuries to guide their side to a six-wicket win.

The win helped Punjab go third in the IPL Points Table.&nbsp;

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin was at the receiving end after he 'Mankaded' Rajasthan's Jos Buttler in their campaign opener in Jaipur. The debate on 'Mankad' raged on social media leaving the cricket world divided.

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin was at the receiving end after he 'Mankaded' Rajasthan's Jos Buttler in their campaign opener in Jaipur. The debate on 'Mankad' raged on social media leaving the cricket world divided. While many questioned Ashwin's sportsmanship, Hyderabad's David Warner on Monday found a unique way to counter the 'Mankad' threat During the Punjab vs Hyderabad game at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, the Australian cricketer deliberately took a start but extended himself to make sure that his bat was grounded and well inside the crease. A video of the same also went viral with users showing it a way to tackle the 'Mankad' threat. Warner smashed his fourth half-century of IPL 2019, but it was by far his slowest IPL fifty. His half-century came off 49 balls, the most he has taken to reach the 50-run mark in IPL cricket. No, Warner doesn't want to get 'Mankaded' https://t.co/DUSt66yf3I via @ipl — Utkarsh Bhatla (@UtkarshBhatla) April 8, 2019 × His previous slowest also came against Punjab in Hyderabad in IPL 2017 (45 balls). Warner carried on his bat for an uncharacteristic 70 not out off 62 balls to anchor Hyderabad's innings. However, it was Punjab who celebrated the night as opener KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal struck fluent half-centuries to guide their side to a six-wicket win. The win helped Punjab go third in the IPL Points Table.

Watch: David Warner teaches how to counter 'Mankad' threat

Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led Hyderabad defeated Virat Kohli-led Bangalore in a one-sided contest at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Sunday.&nbsp;

Opting to bowl, Bangalore bowlers conceded too many runs as Hyderabad posted a mammoth 232-run target.&nbsp;

Chasing the same, Kohli's side was bundled out after scoring 113 runs in the 19th over as the Orange Army registered a 118-run win.&nbsp;

For Hyderabad, both the openers Jonny Bairstow and David Warner were among runs as both of them completed&nbsp;centuries.&nbsp;

Jonny Bairstow scored 114 runs off 56 balls to complete his maiden Indian Premier League century; his innings included 12 fours and seven sixes.&nbsp;

For his sensational knock, he received Man of the Match award.&nbsp;

While David Warner, who missed IPL's last edition due to his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal, made a strong come back this year.&nbsp;

He scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 55 balls.&nbsp;

In the bowling department, Mohammad Nabi proved to be economical as he took four wickets and gave 11 runs. His economy was 2.75.&nbsp;

Sandeep Sharma also helped with his pace and seam as he took three important wickets.&nbsp;

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led Hyderabad defeated Virat Kohli-led Bangalore in a one-sided contest at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bowl, Bangalore bowlers conceded too many runs as Hyderabad posted a mammoth 232-run target.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led Hyderabad defeated Virat Kohli-led Bangalore in a one-sided contest at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bowl, Bangalore bowlers conceded too many runs as Hyderabad posted a mammoth 232-run target. Chasing the same, Kohli's side was bundled out after scoring 113 runs in the 19th over as the Orange Army registered a 118-run win. For Hyderabad, both the openers Jonny Bairstow and David Warner were among runs as both of them completed centuries. Jonny Bairstow scored 114 runs off 56 balls to complete his maiden Indian Premier League century; his innings included 12 fours and seven sixes. For his sensational knock, he received Man of the Match award. While David Warner, who missed IPL's last edition due to his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal, made a strong come back this year. He scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 55 balls. In the bowling department, Mohammad Nabi proved to be economical as he took four wickets and gave 11 runs. His economy was 2.75. Sandeep Sharma also helped with his pace and seam as he took three important wickets. Jonny Bairstow receives the Man of the Match award for his sensational knock of 114 off 56 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/GdTkDjG87z — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 31, 2019 ×

IPL 2019: David Warner and Jonny Bairstow shine as Hyderabad beat Bangalore by 118 runs

Australian cricketer David Warner said that local fans have inspired him the most as after his splendid half-century, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-david-warners-blistering-fifty-helps-hyderabad-beat-rajasthan-by-5-wickets-206607">Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan</a>&nbsp;by five wickets in the Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Warner said, "One thing that inspires me is the local fans, they are amazing. We try and put on a good show."

Warner set up the platform for Hyderabad with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day.&nbsp;

"I enjoy playing in front of this crowd. They are fantastic. It is a day game," he further added.&nbsp;

Warner played with a strike rate of 186.49 and his knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes.

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Chasing the 198-run target, Warner looked in imperious form as he started clobbering the Rajasthan bowlers from the word go.&nbsp;

"We have to assess the wicket. I think we are playing on the other one, so we have to come and assess it. It is orange, Sunrisers, why not," Warner added.&nbsp;

Australian cricketer David Warner said that local fans have inspired him the most as after his splendid half-century, Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by five wickets in the Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

Australian cricketer David Warner said that local fans have inspired him the most as after his splendid half-century, Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan by five wickets in the Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. During the post-match presentation, Warner said, "One thing that inspires me is the local fans, they are amazing. We try and put on a good show." Warner set up the platform for Hyderabad with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day. "I enjoy playing in front of this crowd. They are fantastic. It is a day game," he further added. Warner played with a strike rate of 186.49 and his knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes. What a game of cricket this has been in Hyderabad.@SunRisers clinch a thriller with their highest successful run chase in #VIVOIPL 😎😎 pic.twitter.com/A13m98FXCw — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2019 × Chasing the 198-run target, Warner looked in imperious form as he started clobbering the Rajasthan bowlers from the word go. "We have to assess the wicket. I think we are playing on the other one, so we have to come and assess it. It is orange, Sunrisers, why not," Warner added.

'One thing that inspires me is the local fans,' says David Warner

Hyderabad's star batsman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-rajasthan-royals-at-rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-206539">David Warner struck a blistering fifty</a> as his side defeated Rajasthan by five wickets to register their first win in the ongoing edition Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;

Opting to bat, Rajasthan&nbsp;posted a mammoth total&nbsp;of 198 runs with the help of&nbsp;Sanju Samson's second IPL century but his ton&nbsp;went in vain, as chasing a mammoth 199-run target, Warner set up the platform for Hyderabad with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day.&nbsp;

Apart from Warner, skipper Kane Williamson (14) and Vijay Shankar (35 off 15) played aggressively to bring down the equation within reach but three quick wickets, that too in consecutive balls of Shreyas Gopal (3/27) in the 16th over, changed the complexion of the game.&nbsp;

But Yusuf Pathan (16 not out) and Rashid Khan (15 not out) played sensibly to overwhelm the target with ease.

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In the first innings, Rahane led from the front with 49-ball 70 and together with Samson shared 119 runs for the second wicket to set the base for the total.&nbsp;

Introduced into the attack in the fourth over, Rashid (1/24) struck with only his second ball, cleaning up Jos Buttler around his legs.

After Buttler's dismissal, skipper Rahane was joined at the crease by Samson and the duo played cautiously without taking any undue risk to take Rajasthan forward.&nbsp;

Rahane registered his first fifty of the ongoing IPL in 38 balls while Samson brought up his half-century in 34 deliveries as the duo raised 100-run stand for the second wicket in 65 balls.

Hyderabad's star batsman David Warner struck a blistering fifty as his side defeated Rajasthan by five wickets to register their first win in the ongoing edition Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

Hyderabad's star batsman David Warner struck a blistering fifty as his side defeated Rajasthan by five wickets to register their first win in the ongoing edition Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. Opting to bat, Rajasthan posted a mammoth total of 198 runs with the help of Sanju Samson's second IPL century but his ton went in vain, as chasing a mammoth 199-run target, Warner set up the platform for Hyderabad with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day. Apart from Warner, skipper Kane Williamson (14) and Vijay Shankar (35 off 15) played aggressively to bring down the equation within reach but three quick wickets, that too in consecutive balls of Shreyas Gopal (3/27) in the 16th over, changed the complexion of the game. But Yusuf Pathan (16 not out) and Rashid Khan (15 not out) played sensibly to overwhelm the target with ease. A brilliant shot to finish the innings from @rashidkhan_19 The @SunRisers win by 5 wickets #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/kGm5HqIWXy — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2019 × In the first innings, Rahane led from the front with 49-ball 70 and together with Samson shared 119 runs for the second wicket to set the base for the total. Introduced into the attack in the fourth over, Rashid (1/24) struck with only his second ball, cleaning up Jos Buttler around his legs. After Buttler's dismissal, skipper Rahane was joined at the crease by Samson and the duo played cautiously without taking any undue risk to take Rajasthan forward. Rahane registered his first fifty of the ongoing IPL in 38 balls while Samson brought up his half-century in 34 deliveries as the duo raised 100-run stand for the second wicket in 65 balls.

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