Australian cricketer David Warner made a stupendous Indian Premier League comeback with a scintillating 85, helping Hyderabad reach a challenging 181/3 in their campaign opener.

Watch: David Warner hits cameraman during IPL match against Kolkata

IPL 2019: From Warner's comeback to Russell's explosive performance, key points of Kolkata vs Hyderabad match

Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata defeated Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led Hyderabad to start their Indian Premier League 2019 campaign on a winning note. After winning the toss, Karthik put Hyderabad to bat first at the high scoring pitch of Eden Gardens.

IPL 2019: Andre Russell steals thrilling win for Kolkata against Hyderabad

David Warner scored his 37th IPL half-century to propel his team Hyderabad to an exceptional start against Kolkata and help them set a target of 182 runs. Warner scored the half century during the second game of the ongoing 12th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2019: David Warner smashes 37th IPL fifty; Twitterati say 'welcome back'

IPL 2019, Hyderabad vs Kolkata: Players to watch out for

In-form batsman Usman Khawaja should be part of Australia's World Cup plans despite the imminent returns of Steve Smith and David Warner, former captain Ricky Ponting has said.

Despite Smith-Warner return, Ricky Ponting backs Usman Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Steve Smith and David Warner have been welcomed back into the Australian fold with "hugs and cuddles" at a team meet-up in Dubai, and said it was like they'd never left.

'It's like we didn't really leave': Steve Smith, David Warner on returning to the Australian cricket team

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting Tuesday said banned Steve Smith and David Warner's return won't be easy as he expects fan hostility and intense media scrutiny during the ICC World Cup in England, later this year.

Steve Smith, David Warner return won't be easy, believes Ricky Ponting

David Warner smashed a rapid-fire century for his Sydney club side on his return from elbow surgery, reinforcing his destructive abilities ahead of the World Cup in England.

David Warner smacks century on return from elbow surgery

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner will come back stronger than ever from their 12-month bans and the latter will be the best player at the World Cup this year, former leg spinner Shane Warne has said.

Australia's Steve Smith and David Warner will return stronger from bans: Shane Warne

Steve Smith and David Warner's year-long exile has likely left them hungrier than ever and their return can spark Australia to World Cup glory, Test great Shane Warne said Wednesday.

Australia can defend World Cup with Steve Smith, David Warner return: Shane Warne

Steve Smith has returned to the nets after elbow surgery, with Australia coach Justin Langer expecting the banned former captain and his deputy David Warner to be fit for the Indian Premier League.

Watch: Steve Smith 'feeling good' as he is back in nets after elbow surgery

The injured and banned duo of Steven Smith and David Warner are unlikely to take part in Australia's final two ODIs against Pakistan despite serving out their one-year ball-tampering suspensions during the series to be held in the UAE.

Steve Smith, David Warner unlikely to play last 2 ODIs against Pakistan: Aaron Finch

Former Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has played down any talk of a rift with David Warner after being accused of throwing his fellow opener "under a bus" in a controversial interview about the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

Cameron Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no David Warner rift

In the bleakest of years for Australian cricket, fast bowler Pat Cummins has been a beacon of hope, answering the nation's call for leaders to emerge during the ball-tampering exile of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Pat Cummins recognised for stepping up in bleak year for Australia

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Steve Smith, David Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Australia's new assistant coach Ricky Ponting believes the inclusion of Steve Smith and David Warner will help the nation shrug off a woeful run of form in one-day cricket and transform them into genuine contenders at the World Cup in England.

Australia can win at World Cup with Steve Smith, David Warner: Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith and David Warner will not be rushed back into the Australia side as soon as their bans expire next month but coach Justin Langer thinks it would be "crazy" not to include them in the World Cup squad.

Crazy not to include Steve Smith, David Warner, says Langer with eye on World Cup

Skipper Tim Paine Monday said he expects the banned Steve Smith and David Warner to play "a huge" role in this year's Ashes series against England, with Australia now in "a really good place.

Steve Smith and David Warner to play 'huge' part in Ashes series: Tim Paine

Australian opener David Warner, who is working towards a return to international cricket after serving a ball-tampering ban, has picked up an elbow injury during his ongoing stint with the Bangladesh Premier League.

David Warner to return home midway from BPL after elbow injury

Australia are 'kidding themselves' if they think the return of Steve Smith and David Warner is the answer to all their problems and a serious overhaul is needed if they are to win the Ashes this year, former England captain Michael Vaughan has said.

Smith, Warner return no cure-all for Australia, says former captain Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia, beaten for the first time in a home Test series against India, are "kidding themselves if they think everything will be rosy when Steve Smith and David Warner come back".

Aussies kidding themselves if they think all will be rosy when Steve Smith, David Warner return: Michael Vaughan

Dominant team India registered their status as the world's number one team by winning a historic first-ever series in Australia after the weather-affected fourth match at the Sydney Cricket finished in a draw on Monday.

Not India's fault that Steve Smith and David Warner were not picked: Sunil Gavaskar slams critics

David Warner's isolation by Steve Smith and Camron Bancroft in their recent interviews will not impact the opening batsman's re-integration, Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts promised Thursday.

David Warner's integration very much on: CA Chief Executive Roberts

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