Australia's retired Test opener David Warner teased his replacement Steve Smith during the domestic T20 tournament Big Bash League match on Friday (Jan 11). The Sydney Smash game was played between Sydney Thunder for which Warner plays and Sydney Sixers featuring Smith.

Retired Australia Test opener David Warner TEASES replacement Steve Smith during BBL match | WATCH VIDEO

Australia batting great Steve Smith has replaced David Warner as Test opener, with Cameron Green slotted in at number four for the upcoming West Indies series. Having batted in the middle order throughout his 16-year-old career, Smith is up for a new challenge and sees inspiration from the 2019 Ashes, wherein he faced the new ball mostly.

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Veteran Australia batter David Warner made his return to the Big Bash League (BBL) on Friday (Jan 12) after Sydney Sixers registered a 32-run win in the derby affair.

David Warner makes BBL return with trademark switch hit against arch-rivals Sydney Sixers - WATCH

Star Australia opener David Warner took a chopper ride and landed at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) ahead of the Sydney derby in the Big Bash League (BBL).

BBL: David Warner lands at SCG in helicopter ahead of Sydney derby - WATCH

Recently retired from Tests, Australia opener David Warner will land at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in a helicopter straight from his brother’s wedding to play for Sydney Thunders against Sydney Sixers in a BBL Sydney derby on Friday.

BBL 2023/24: David Warner to land at SCG in helicopter for Sydney derby

The suspense surrounding Australia's new Test opener has finally come to an end with Steve Smith set to take over from David Warner in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.

AUS vs WI: Steve Smith to succeed David Warner as new Test opener; Cameron Green to play in middle order

Australia have included veteran star batter Matthew Renshaw in their 13-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies to fill the void left after David Warner’s retirement.

AUS vs WI: Matthew Renshaw gets Test nod after David Warner's retirement; Steve Smith to lead in ODIs

Recently retired Australia batter David Warner continues to make headlines as he gets ready for the upcoming challenges in the T20I format. Warner, 37, bid adieu to the Test and ODI format earlier in the month as he now starts a new chapter in the twilight of his career.

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With David Warner retiring from Tests, following Australia's home Test series versus Pakistan, the opener's slot is up for grabs. Pat Cummins & Co. have not decided on the spot but there isn't a significant gap for their next red-ball assignment, i.

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David Warner retired from Tests, and ODIs, with the end of the Australia-Pakistan red-ball series at home. Warner made his final red-ball appearance in the third and final Test, at the SCG, Sydney, where Pat Cummins-led Australia beat Shan Masood & Co.

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Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has heaped praise on Steve Smith as the national side searches for the successor of David Warner who recently called time on his illustrious Test and ODI career.

Former captain heaps praise on 'opener' Steve Smith, claims 'he'll be the No. 1 Test opener within 12 months'

David Warner ended his Test career following Pat Cummins-led Australia's 3-0 win over Pakistan at home, on Saturday (Jan 6), at the SCG, Sydney. Warner's retirement has left a huge void at the top order with one opening slot now up for grabs.

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Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has backed Steve Smith to replace David Warner as new opener in Test cricket. There has been a long discussion going for new Australian test opener on after Warner's retirement post Test series against Pakistan.

Marnus Labuschagne backs Steve Smith to replace David Warner as opener in Tests for Australia

Australia opener David Warner, who retired from Tests after the 3-0 series win against Pakistan on January 6, has said that he's looking forward to his new role as a commentator.

Retired David Warner ‘looking forward’ to his new role as commentator during India Test series

David Warner received a standing ovation from the crowd at the SCG after he got out LBW on 57 in his final Test innings as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets to complete a clean sweep in this three-match Test series.

David Warner hits 57 in farewell Test innings as Australia complete clean sweep over Pakistan in Sydney

Australia skipper Pat Cummins is determined not to reshuffle his batting line-up as Australia search for a new opener in the team. Saturday’s (Jan 6) win against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) was the last dance for veteran batter David Warner as he bid farewell to the red-ball format.

Pat Cummins to avoid batting reshuffle after Warner’s retirement, says ‘I’m pretty happy with Smith at No 4’

Australia’s David Warner got a standing ovation at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as the local boy bid adieu to the Test format. One of the decorated players in the modern day, Warner was dismissed for 57 in his final innings on Saturday (Jan 6).

WATCH: David Warner gets standing ovation at SCG as Aussie great bids adieu to Test cricket

Australia opener David Warner ended his Test career on Saturday (Jan 6) with a fifty (57) in his last innings, helping Australia win the third and final match in Sydney by eight wickets and culminate yet another clean sweep over Pakistan.

AUS v PAK: ‘Hope I put a smile on everyone’s face’ – Retiring David Warner on his Test career

Australia veteran Steve Smith is to replace opener David Warner at the top order after the conclusion of the ongoing Sydney Test. A modern-day great in the whites, Smith has batted in the middle order, averaging above 58 in 104 Tests.

AUS v PAK: Steve Smith shows interest in replacing David Warner, open batting in Tests

At stumps on Day Three of the Australia versus Pakistan Test, at SCG, Sydney, Pakistan is reeling at 68 for 7 with Josh Hazlewood putting the Aussies on top courtesy of his 4 for 9.

Aus vs Pak, SCG Test: Hazlewood's 4-for stuns Pakistan after Aamer Jamal 6/69 gives visitors slender lead

David Warner’s old friend and longtime teammate Usman Khawaja revealed the Aussie opener was never as bossy and on-the-face as his reputation as a cricketer is and that on most occasions, the seniors and coaching staff around him used to direct him to get onto the opposition’s face.

Coaches, seniors asked David Warner to sledge opposition players, claims Usman Khawaja

Pakistan is to be blamed for the situation they find themselves in in this ongoing Test series against Australia. Having dropped several catches thus far, sitters mostly, Pakistan allowed the home team to walk away with the advantage, momentum and, as a result, the win.

AUS vs PAK, Day 2: First-slip curse hurts Pakistan at SCG despite David Warner's wicket

Australia have named an unchanged Playing XI for the final Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as they prepare for David Warner’s farewell.

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Australia name unchanged Playing XI for David Warner's farewell match at SCG

Australia great David Warner took centre stage against Pakistan on Wednesday (Jan 3) as he took the field for his final Test chapter in an illustrious career. Warner, playing in his 112th and final Test match was accompanied by his daughters before the match as spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) applauded the hometown hero.

WATCH: SCG pays tribute to David Warner as Aussie great takes centre stage against Pakistan

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