David Warner has overcome the challenges of reintegrating himself into the Australian team and with the explosive opener nearing his best, he could well end up as top scorer in this World Cup, feels assistant coach Ricky Ponting.

World Cup: Beware of David Warner as he is nearing his best, says Ricky Ponting

Emphasising on the importance of dot balls in limited overs cricket, Australia pacer Pat Cummins is delighted that the hard work he has put in to become accurate is starting to pay off.

World Cup: Pat Cummins' silent workhorse in Australia's squad, while others hog limelight

Opener David Warner, who Wednesday scored his first century since completing the ball-tampering ban, said the knock in the World Cup game against Pakistan "means a lot" to him as a batsman.

This century means a lot as a batsman: David Warner

Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in Taunton on Wednesday after David Warner hit his first international century following his return from a ball-tampering ban.

World Cup: David Warner stars in Australia's 41-run win over Pakistan

After Australia faced their first defeat in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, team's assistant coach Ricky Ponting admitted that it was their batting which was not up to the mark.

World Cup: 'Our batting was little bit off', says Ricky Ponting after Australia's defeat against India

India captain Virat Kohli wants cricket's authorities to look into the issue of cricket bails not being knocked off by the ball thanks to new technology. Australia opener David Warner became the fifth batsman at the World Cup to get an unexpected reprieve after he dragged a ball on to his stump but the impact failed to dislodge the zing bails in Sunday's match against India.

World Cup: Virat Kohli unhappy with 'zing' bails after David Warner reprieve

Australian opener David Warner is meticulously preparing for the tougher battles ahead in the World Cup by using a new device on his bat. It is a sensor that stores important data like backlift angle and maximum bat speed.

World Cup: David Warner using bat 'sensor' to counter bowling attack

India and Australia will clash in the standout game of the World Cup so far, with Virat Kohli's men looking to beat Aaron Finch-led Australia. One of World Cup's most talked about rivalries resumes on Sunday at The Oval in London.

World Cup: Head-to-head records between India and Australia

Australian team's practice session came to a temporary halt after a net bowler of Indian origin was hit on the head by a cracking drive from David Warner on the eve of their World Cup game against India.

World Cup: Net bowler hospitalised after getting hit on head by David Warner's shot during practice

Key battles in India vs Australia Cricket World Cup clash

West Indies captain Jason Holder is playing down his team's traditional rivalry with Australia ahead of the Cricket World Cup match between the sides at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

World Cup: Windies captain jason Holder plays down Australia rivalry

Justin Langer has hailed the West Indies' "Calypso cricket", admitting they were his heroes when he was growing up as he prepares Australia to face their current battery of fast bowlers.

Coach Justin Langer prepares Australia for West Indies World Cup pace test

English crowds are "stupid" to jeer David Warner at the Cricket World Cup as it will only fire him up, the Australian batsman's manager James Erskine has said. Warner, who has returned to the side following a 12-month ban for ball-tampering, was booed by the crowd during Australia's opening match against Afghanistan in Bristol but struck an unbeaten 89 and was named man-of-the-match.

World Cup 2019: English crowds 'stupid' to boo David Warner, says manager

Defending champions Australia defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Saturday at Bristol’s County Ground. Openers Aaron Finch and David Warner completed their half-centuries as Australia chased down the target of the 208-run target in 34.

Cricket World Cup 2019: David Warner stars in Australia's rout of Afghanistan

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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 causes selection headache before Australia's opening World Cup game

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.

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.

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

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.

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 (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup.

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

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

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