Rain continued to make headlines in the ongoing Ashes as it washed out the final session on day four, keeping Australia in the chase of 384. With openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja stitching a 135-run stand for the first wicket, the visitors are on the right track to win Oval Test and seal the away Ashes for the first time since 2001.

The day started with all eyeballs on Stuart Broad, who shockingly announced his international retirement following the third day's play in London.

He, and his long-time bowling partner and birthday boy James Anderson, walked down, the Aussie cricketers gave him a guard of honour.

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The left-handed batting pair added 14 runs to the overall tally, with Broad even hitting a six off Mitchell Starc - his last in international cricket. Off-spinner Todd Murphy removed Anderson trapped in front on eight, as Australia wrapped up England's second innings on 395, setting them the target of 384 to win.

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Broad and Anderson, for the last time together, opened the bowling, much to loud cheers from the crowd. Though the pair started well, Warner and Khawaja deployed a cautious approach, realising what was at stake. Both batters began finding boundaries as Captain Ben Stokes brought off-spinners Moeen Ali and Joe Root into the attack.

While Moeen was not supposed to participate in this Test after suffering a suspected groin injury while batting in the first innings, he took the field on day four after contributing 29 with the bat in England's second innings.

He, however, kept the openers at bay but failed to provide any breakthrough as Warner and Khawaja crossed the 100-run mark. Some steamy bouncers from Mark Wood and a tight-line spell by Chris Woakes kept the slip cordon interested.

At 135-0, when players took drinks, the rain came down, and the game halted. While Aussies waited keenly for the rain to stop playing spoilsport, a few days after wishing for the same during the previous Test, England was happy knowing Australia's momentum would break now.

As things stand, on Stuart Broad's last day in international cricket, unless rain again comes down, both teams will fight for the win. While Australia need another 249 runs to win, England need ten wickets to stand tall and level the series.

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Rain continued to make headlines in the ongoing Ashes as it washed out the final session on day four, keeping Australia in the chase of 384. With openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja stitching a 135-run stand for the first wicket, the visitors are on the right track to win Oval Test and seal the away Ashes for the first time since 2001.

Rain continued to make headlines in the ongoing Ashes as it washed out the final session on day four, keeping Australia in the chase of 384. With openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja stitching a 135-run stand for the first wicket, the visitors are on the right track to win Oval Test and seal the away Ashes for the first time since 2001. The day started with all eyeballs on Stuart Broad, who shockingly announced his international retirement following the third day's play in London. He, and his long-time bowling partner and birthday boy James Anderson, walked down, the Aussie cricketers gave him a guard of honour. A guard of honour for Stuart Broad 👏✨pic.twitter.com/q8UoY0kipD — Sky Sports (@SkySports) July 30, 2023 × The left-handed batting pair added 14 runs to the overall tally, with Broad even hitting a six off Mitchell Starc - his last in international cricket. Off-spinner Todd Murphy removed Anderson trapped in front on eight, as Australia wrapped up England's second innings on 395, setting them the target of 384 to win. ALSO READ: Yuvraj Singh sends best wishes to Stuart Broad on retirement, calls him one of most feared red-ball bowlers Broad and Anderson, for the last time together, opened the bowling, much to loud cheers from the crowd. Though the pair started well, Warner and Khawaja deployed a cautious approach, realising what was at stake. Both batters began finding boundaries as Captain Ben Stokes brought off-spinners Moeen Ali and Joe Root into the attack. While Moeen was not supposed to participate in this Test after suffering a suspected groin injury while batting in the first innings, he took the field on day four after contributing 29 with the bat in England's second innings. He, however, kept the openers at bay but failed to provide any breakthrough as Warner and Khawaja crossed the 100-run mark. Some steamy bouncers from Mark Wood and a tight-line spell by Chris Woakes kept the slip cordon interested. At 135-0, when players took drinks, the rain came down, and the game halted. While Aussies waited keenly for the rain to stop playing spoilsport, a few days after wishing for the same during the previous Test, England was happy knowing Australia's momentum would break now. As things stand, on Stuart Broad's last day in international cricket, unless rain again comes down, both teams will fight for the win. While Australia need another 249 runs to win, England need ten wickets to stand tall and level the series. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes: Warner, Khawaja keep Australia in chase with unbeaten stand despite rain interruption on day 4

Despite David Warner announcing his retirement plan earlier, former Australia legend Glenn McGrath feels the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval could be his last in this format. For the nth time this series, Warner began well but failed to convert it to a big score, getting out on 24, thus raising pressure on him and questions around his selection.

McGrath, perhaps cricket’s greatest, let alone Australia’s, thinks if Warner doesn’t come up with something magnificent with the bat in the second innings, he might not play Test cricket again.

“There’s a bit of pressure on Dave Warner,” McGrath said on SENQ Breakfast. “He looked ok (in the first innings at the Oval) but then got out again. To be honest, I think, unfortunately, that maybe it’s coming towards the end of his career."

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After Australia ended England’s first innings on 283, both Warner and Usman Khawaja had good 30-odd overs to play, and it’s fair to say both did a tremendous job for most of it. Woakes, not Broad, picked Warner’s wicket this time, getting the nick off his bat straight to Crawley at second slip. This kind of dismissal is not new for everyone, as the Aussie veteran keeps getting out in this fashion regularly, especially in England.

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McGrath said knowing Warner has expressed his desire to play till next home summer and hang his boots from Tests at his home ground in Sydney (against Pakistan), his performances are not helping him much. The veteran seamer added how Warner is middling the ball – which, to McGrath, looked fine. But the left-hander hasn’t converted those into daddy scores, which eventually put the middle order under some pressure.

“I know he came out the other day and said he wanted to play it to the end of next summer. But I think the pressure is on him; the vultures are circling. Unless he comes out in the second dig and produces a big score, I think he might struggle,” McGrath said.

“Unfortunately, he’s got a lot of starts this series and then just gets out. He had that big innings back in Australia on Boxing Day where he got the 200, but there hasn’t been a sort of real big score before or after that for quite some time,” McGrath added.

Meanwhile, as things stand, Australia is 61 for one, trailing behind by 222 runs with nine wickets in hand.

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Despite David Warner announcing his retirement plan earlier, former Australia legend Glenn McGrath feels the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval could be his last in this format.

Despite David Warner announcing his retirement plan earlier, former Australia legend Glenn McGrath feels the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval could be his last in this format. For the nth time this series, Warner began well but failed to convert it to a big score, getting out on 24, thus raising pressure on him and questions around his selection. McGrath, perhaps cricket’s greatest, let alone Australia’s, thinks if Warner doesn’t come up with something magnificent with the bat in the second innings, he might not play Test cricket again. “There’s a bit of pressure on Dave Warner,” McGrath said on SENQ Breakfast. “He looked ok (in the first innings at the Oval) but then got out again. To be honest, I think, unfortunately, that maybe it’s coming towards the end of his career." ALSO READ: Ashes, 5th Test: ‘Brave’ Mitchell Starc not worried about shoulder injury, eyes clinching historic series win After Australia ended England’s first innings on 283, both Warner and Usman Khawaja had good 30-odd overs to play, and it’s fair to say both did a tremendous job for most of it. Woakes, not Broad, picked Warner’s wicket this time, getting the nick off his bat straight to Crawley at second slip. This kind of dismissal is not new for everyone, as the Aussie veteran keeps getting out in this fashion regularly, especially in England. We have our first! Chris Woakes gets Warner 🙌 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/Tndx9hjwq3 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 27, 2023 × 'Warner needs a daddy score in second innings else...' McGrath said knowing Warner has expressed his desire to play till next home summer and hang his boots from Tests at his home ground in Sydney (against Pakistan), his performances are not helping him much. The veteran seamer added how Warner is middling the ball – which, to McGrath, looked fine. But the left-hander hasn’t converted those into daddy scores, which eventually put the middle order under some pressure. “I know he came out the other day and said he wanted to play it to the end of next summer. But I think the pressure is on him; the vultures are circling. Unless he comes out in the second dig and produces a big score, I think he might struggle,” McGrath said. “Unfortunately, he’s got a lot of starts this series and then just gets out. He had that big innings back in Australia on Boxing Day where he got the 200, but there hasn’t been a sort of real big score before or after that for quite some time,” McGrath added. Meanwhile, as things stand, Australia is 61 for one, trailing behind by 222 runs with nine wickets in hand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes: Glenn McGrath fears Oval outing is last of David Warner in Tests despite retirement plan announcement

Ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test&nbsp;at The Oval, London, Australian opener David Warner reacted to former England skipper Michael Vaughan's speculation on his Test retirement. Vaughan recently claimed that he heard rumours that both Warner and Steve Smith will announce their retirement from the format after The Oval Test.

<h2>'No, not at all'</h2>

Talking to the reporters at The Oval, Warner said, "No, not at all," when asked if he was mulling Test retirement after Ashes 2023. "I haven't seen anything…I don't have an announcement. For me it's about trying to work hard in the nets as I did today and if selected, go out there and play and try and win an Ashes series," he opined.

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On Vaughan also adding Smith's name as he speculated that he will join Warner in calling it quits from the longer format, Warner said, "Obviously it's a joke. I won't take that too seriously."

The Ashes 2023 has not been a memorable series&nbsp;for Warner. After four Tests, he has a top score of 66 and averages a poor 25.12. He will be desperate to make it count in the final Test with Pat Cummins &amp; Co. having a golden opportunity to win their first-ever away Ashes series since 2001 (they have already retained the urn with a 2-1 lead after the drawn Test in Manchester).

Warner &amp; Co. will take inspiration from their performance at The Oval, when they beat India in the WTC final, in early June, to win the coveted Test mace.

After winning the WTC final at The Oval, Australia will be on cloud nine if they also win Ashes 2023 at the same venue versus Ben Stokes &amp; Co. "Hopefully, we can go away with a series win and then that'll be a fitting Ashes campaign for us and a fitting tour over here in England with the World Test Championship as well,"&nbsp;Warner added.

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Ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval, London, Australian opener David Warner reacted to former England skipper Michael Vaughan's speculation on his Test retirement.

Ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval, London, Australian opener David Warner reacted to former England skipper Michael Vaughan's speculation on his Test retirement. Vaughan recently claimed that he heard rumours that both Warner and Steve Smith will announce their retirement from the format after The Oval Test. 'No, not at all' Talking to the reporters at The Oval, Warner said, "No, not at all," when asked if he was mulling Test retirement after Ashes 2023. "I haven't seen anything…I don't have an announcement. For me it's about trying to work hard in the nets as I did today and if selected, go out there and play and try and win an Ashes series," he opined. Also read: Ashes 2023: Stern warning for Australia? England are massively up for final Test, says Zak Crawley On Vaughan also adding Smith's name as he speculated that he will join Warner in calling it quits from the longer format, Warner said, "Obviously it's a joke. I won't take that too seriously." The Ashes 2023 has not been a memorable series for Warner. After four Tests, he has a top score of 66 and averages a poor 25.12. He will be desperate to make it count in the final Test with Pat Cummins & Co. having a golden opportunity to win their first-ever away Ashes series since 2001 (they have already retained the urn with a 2-1 lead after the drawn Test in Manchester). Warner & Co. will take inspiration from their performance at The Oval, when they beat India in the WTC final, in early June, to win the coveted Test mace. After winning the WTC final at The Oval, Australia will be on cloud nine if they also win Ashes 2023 at the same venue versus Ben Stokes & Co. "Hopefully, we can go away with a series win and then that'll be a fitting Ashes campaign for us and a fitting tour over here in England with the World Test Championship as well," Warner added. It will be interesting to see if Warner retains his place in the playing XI. On his Test retirement, the left-hander had revealed, in June, that he wishes to play his last game on his home ground, i.e. the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), versus Pakistan in January 2024. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023 | Don't have any announcement: Warner on his rumoured Test retirement after Vaughan's speculation

England and Australia locked horns on Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test, on Wednesday (July 19), at the Old Trafford, Manchester. With a 2-1 lead, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. kicked off proceedings with an aim to take an unassailable 2-1 lead and win their first away Ashes series since 2001. Ben Stokes-led England opted to bowl first and did well to restrict Australia at 299 for 8 with many Aussie batters getting starts but failing to capitalise on them.

After the end of Day One, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting analysed the day's proceedings and stated that Cummins-led visitors would be disappointed for 'letting a very good opportunity slip'. "I think Australia will be disappointed," Ponting said on Sky Cricket. "They have let a very good opportunity slip. It has been pretty good batting conditions [with the sun out] and their top score is 51," he added.

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Talking about the first day's play, England got rid of in-form opener Usman Khawaja (12) early, while the likes of David Warner (32), Marnus Labuschagne (51), Steve Smith (41), Travis Head (48), Mitchell Marsh (51), Cameron Green (16) and Alex Carey (20) got their eyes in but failed to build up. Labuschagne, Australia's No. 3, crossed the 50-run mark for the first time in the ongoing series.

"(From) where we were, and how many guys got themselves in, I think we would be slightly disappointed with no one getting a big score... The ball will be more in their court,” Labuschagne said in the post-match conference on Day One.&nbsp;

On Day Two, on Thursday (July 20), Australia will resume at 299 for 8 with skipper Cummins and Mitchell Starc (23 not out) in the middle. The duo will hope to take the score forward and take Australia to the 350-run mark at least. With England trailing 1-2, they will resort to an attacking style of play to take a sizeable lead and put the Aussies on the back foot.

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England and Australia locked horns on Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test, on Wednesday (July 19), at the Old Trafford, Manchester. With a 2-1 lead, Pat Cummins & Co.

England and Australia locked horns on Day 1 of the fourth and penultimate Test, on Wednesday (July 19), at the Old Trafford, Manchester. With a 2-1 lead, Pat Cummins & Co. kicked off proceedings with an aim to take an unassailable 2-1 lead and win their first away Ashes series since 2001. Ben Stokes-led England opted to bowl first and did well to restrict Australia at 299 for 8 with many Aussie batters getting starts but failing to capitalise on them. After the end of Day One, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting analysed the day's proceedings and stated that Cummins-led visitors would be disappointed for 'letting a very good opportunity slip'. "I think Australia will be disappointed," Ponting said on Sky Cricket. "They have let a very good opportunity slip. It has been pretty good batting conditions [with the sun out] and their top score is 51," he added. Also read: Ashes 2023: Marnus Labuschagne rues missed chances in Manchester Test, says 'I think we would be disappointed' Talking about the first day's play, England got rid of in-form opener Usman Khawaja (12) early, while the likes of David Warner (32), Marnus Labuschagne (51), Steve Smith (41), Travis Head (48), Mitchell Marsh (51), Cameron Green (16) and Alex Carey (20) got their eyes in but failed to build up. Labuschagne, Australia's No. 3, crossed the 50-run mark for the first time in the ongoing series. "(From) where we were, and how many guys got themselves in, I think we would be slightly disappointed with no one getting a big score... The ball will be more in their court,” Labuschagne said in the post-match conference on Day One. On Day Two, on Thursday (July 20), Australia will resume at 299 for 8 with skipper Cummins and Mitchell Starc (23 not out) in the middle. The duo will hope to take the score forward and take Australia to the 350-run mark at least. With England trailing 1-2, they will resort to an attacking style of play to take a sizeable lead and put the Aussies on the back foot. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes, 4th Test: Australia will be disappointed, says Ponting after Cummins & Co. end Day 1 at 299 for 8

Australia skipper Pat Cummins 'expects' opening batsman David Warner to make the cut for the fourth Ashes Test, starting Wednesday, July 19 in Manchester. The statement from Cummins comes amid Warner's dwindling form since 2021, his struggles against Stuart Broad and Australia's temptation to play both Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh.

Warner, who has averaged just above 28 in 23 Tests since 2021, has been dismissed thrice by Broad in three Ashes Tests so far. Cummins, however, said that Warner's been going well and 'he imagines' the left-hander opening the batting at Old Trafford.

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"We'll chat about it, but I imagine it will stay the same," Cummins said of the opening pairing. "I think [Warner] has been going really well. I thought at Lord's, he was really impressive. Last week, like many of us, he probably didn't contribute as much as he would have liked with the bat."

"He's been out there over the last couple of days putting in a lot of work, but I think this tour he has shown a lot of good signs and hasn't quite kicked on to make that big score. Some of those innings he's played under really tough circumstances has made it easy for [Steven] Smith to come in and score runs, or the like."

Australia, however, have a selection dilemma at their disposal after Marsh scored a century and took crucial wickets in third Test as Green's replacement. The only condition where both the all-rounders can play is spinner Todd Murphy going out, given Warner retains his place. Keeping Murphy out would mean that Australia will have an all-pace attack with Travis Head as back up.

"Every situation is different," Cummins said of the final playing XI. "We've played games with one quick; we've played some games with heaps of quicks. It's all really conditions based. As I said last week about Toddy, I would have loved to bowl him a bit more but there wasn't a heap of overs in the game, the ball seemed to swing and seam a little bit, so that's certainly something to weigh up this week."

Australia currently lead the five-Test series 2-1.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins 'expects' opening batsman David Warner to make the cut for the fourth Ashes Test, starting Wednesday, July 19 in Manchester. The statement from Cummins comes amid Warner's dwindling form since 2021, his struggles against Stuart Broad and Australia's temptation to play both Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins 'expects' opening batsman David Warner to make the cut for the fourth Ashes Test, starting Wednesday, July 19 in Manchester. The statement from Cummins comes amid Warner's dwindling form since 2021, his struggles against Stuart Broad and Australia's temptation to play both Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh. Warner, who has averaged just above 28 in 23 Tests since 2021, has been dismissed thrice by Broad in three Ashes Tests so far. Cummins, however, said that Warner's been going well and 'he imagines' the left-hander opening the batting at Old Trafford. Also Read: 'Pat Cummins old fashioned captain, Ben Stokes tries to...'- Ricky Ponting "We'll chat about it, but I imagine it will stay the same," Cummins said of the opening pairing. "I think [Warner] has been going really well. I thought at Lord's, he was really impressive. Last week, like many of us, he probably didn't contribute as much as he would have liked with the bat." "He's been out there over the last couple of days putting in a lot of work, but I think this tour he has shown a lot of good signs and hasn't quite kicked on to make that big score. Some of those innings he's played under really tough circumstances has made it easy for [Steven] Smith to come in and score runs, or the like." Australia, however, have a selection dilemma at their disposal after Marsh scored a century and took crucial wickets in third Test as Green's replacement. The only condition where both the all-rounders can play is spinner Todd Murphy going out, given Warner retains his place. Keeping Murphy out would mean that Australia will have an all-pace attack with Travis Head as back up. "Every situation is different," Cummins said of the final playing XI. "We've played games with one quick; we've played some games with heaps of quicks. It's all really conditions based. As I said last week about Toddy, I would have loved to bowl him a bit more but there wasn't a heap of overs in the game, the ball seemed to swing and seam a little bit, so that's certainly something to weigh up this week." Australia currently lead the five-Test series 2-1. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins backs struggling David Warner to open in fourth Test at Old Trafford

David Warner's form continues to be a cause of concern for Pat Cummins-led Australia ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023. So far, Warner has managed scores of 9, 36, 66, 25, 4 and 1 and his series average is just 23.5. Thus, a lot of questions have been raised about Warner, but his opening partner Usman Khawaja has backed him and said he is 'one of the greatest openers of all time'.

Khawaja pointed out how Warner has still contributed to Australia's cause despite not scoring big. The left-hander recalled the second Test&nbsp;at Lord's, where the two stitched an impressive 73-run first-wicket stand when Australia were sent in to bat&nbsp;under heavy skies. In addition, he feels&nbsp;a wider context needs to be considered, particularly while batting in English conditions&nbsp;against the Dukes ball.

<h2>He is right up there with Hayden:&nbsp;Khawaja</h2>

Ahead of the fourth Ashes Test, he told the reporters after a training session on Sunday (July 16), "From my point of view Dave Warner has been one of the greatest openers of all time. It is him and ‘Haydos’ [Matthew Hayden] right up there for Australia I reckon, the top two ever, so I will always back Davey no matter what, and I think the other guys will, too.&nbsp;With all respect, the media will write what sells newspapers and I understand that."

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Khawaja insisted, "He's probably the hot topic right now. But I'll always back David no matter what and I think all the other guys would too." Further, Khawaja -- who has scored two fifties and a brilliant hundred&nbsp;in Ashes 2023 -- also backed Marnus Labuschange, who is yet to score a fifty in the ongoing series.

"With Marnus, he's just getting started and getting out - it sucks. He's normally a very good competitor, but I have no doubt that at some level, I expect him to get big runs in the next couple of games.&nbsp;He's too good not to if he keeps getting starts the way he is. His mindset is too good, he's so level-headed," the left-hander added.

The fourth and penultimate Ashes Test kicks off on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester with the series interestingly poised at the moment. Pat Cummins' Australia lead the series 2-1 but England will feel much more confident having won the third Test, in Headingley, by three wickets.&nbsp;

Speaking about&nbsp;Warner, it will be interesting to see if Australia back him for the fourth Test in Manchester despite a flurry of low scores and heavy criticism from all corners.

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David Warner's form continues to be a cause of concern for Pat Cummins-led Australia ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023. So far, Warner has managed scores of 9, 36, 66, 25, 4 and 1 and his series average is just 23.

David Warner's form continues to be a cause of concern for Pat Cummins-led Australia ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023. So far, Warner has managed scores of 9, 36, 66, 25, 4 and 1 and his series average is just 23.5. Thus, a lot of questions have been raised about Warner, but his opening partner Usman Khawaja has backed him and said he is 'one of the greatest openers of all time'. Khawaja pointed out how Warner has still contributed to Australia's cause despite not scoring big. The left-hander recalled the second Test at Lord's, where the two stitched an impressive 73-run first-wicket stand when Australia were sent in to bat under heavy skies. In addition, he feels a wider context needs to be considered, particularly while batting in English conditions against the Dukes ball. He is right up there with Hayden: Khawaja Ahead of the fourth Ashes Test, he told the reporters after a training session on Sunday (July 16), "From my point of view Dave Warner has been one of the greatest openers of all time. It is him and ‘Haydos’ [Matthew Hayden] right up there for Australia I reckon, the top two ever, so I will always back Davey no matter what, and I think the other guys will, too. With all respect, the media will write what sells newspapers and I understand that." Also read: 'We've been wiped out 0-4 but....': Sunil Gavaskar wants Indian captains to be more liable for heavy defeats Khawaja insisted, "He's probably the hot topic right now. But I'll always back David no matter what and I think all the other guys would too." Further, Khawaja -- who has scored two fifties and a brilliant hundred in Ashes 2023 -- also backed Marnus Labuschange, who is yet to score a fifty in the ongoing series. "With Marnus, he's just getting started and getting out - it sucks. He's normally a very good competitor, but I have no doubt that at some level, I expect him to get big runs in the next couple of games. He's too good not to if he keeps getting starts the way he is. His mindset is too good, he's so level-headed," the left-hander added. The fourth and penultimate Ashes Test kicks off on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester with the series interestingly poised at the moment. Pat Cummins' Australia lead the series 2-1 but England will feel much more confident having won the third Test, in Headingley, by three wickets. Speaking about Warner, it will be interesting to see if Australia back him for the fourth Test in Manchester despite a flurry of low scores and heavy criticism from all corners. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: He is one of the greatest openers of all time - Usman Khawaja backs under-fire David Warner

Cameron Green has attained full fitness and is ready to play the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting next Wednesday. But it’s not as easy as it appears to be.

Cameron Green has attained full fitness and is ready to play the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting next Wednesday. But it’s not as easy as it appears to be. Green missed the third Test in Leeds after suffering a minor hamstring injury, and the selectors decided to bring Mitchell Marsh in his place – who, for his good, scored a brilliant hundred in the first innings and pressed the case for his retention in the next game – much to the selection committee's headache. With Marsh also contributing in the wickets column, the selection dilemma increases for the George Bailey-led panel. However, Green’s credentials will help his case, but the young all-rounder isn’t too sure about opening the innings. Since David Warner’s lone gritty knock during the first innings in Lord’s, the veteran batter has struggled, and without any guesses, against Stuart Broad, who now has picked his wicket 17 times in international cricket. ALSO READ: WI vs IND 2023: 'He showed patience, temperament, stuck to his plans': Rohit lauds debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal Calling the idea of him opening the innings only on the ground that he has to play, Green labels it as a bit stretched. Though he is putting his hands up to bat at any position for the team, Green feels since he bowls a bit more for a batting all-rounder, he must stick with batting at lower down the order. Citing Shane Watson’s example, who had batted at the top of the order during the 2009 Ashes, Green said, "I think it's a bit of a stretch. I think being an all-rounder [makes it a stretch] - probably Shane Watson is the only one who comes to mind doing that - [and] I'm not too sure how much he bowled." "I think anyone would be happy to bat anywhere to play Test cricket. You always put your hand up for selection but have to wait and see what selectors think,” Green added. We share a good bond, says Green on Marsh Though it’s evident if Warner retains his place at the top of the order or even gets replaced by Marcus Harris for the fourth Test, either of Mitchell Marsh and Green will play in Manchester as Travis Head will start, given he adds value with the ball in hand. Speaking on the overall relationship he shares with Mitchell Marsh, Green said, "We both have a great relationship. We're so happy for each other when one gets picked…I kind of look up to Mitch, so I'm so happy to see him play well. There was no doubt in my mind that he was going to come back and play an incredible game, which he did,” Green added. Meanwhile, Australia lead the five-matches Ashes series 2-1. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes: Fully fit Cameron Green unsure of opening batting in fourth Test as selection dilemma lingers on

England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Before the fourth Test, Cummins &amp; Co. have some issues to address.&nbsp;

With David Warner struggling for runs at the top -&nbsp;he was dismissed by Stuart Broad for a record 17th time in whites during the third Test -&nbsp;a century from comeback man Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green expected to be fit from a hamstring injury, it will be interesting to see if Warner is dropped. If so, Australia will have to shuffle their batting order to accommodate both Green and Marsh. As the series remains wide open, they might want to retain Warner in the playing XI as the left-hander has the potential to turn the game over its head in just a session.

In this regard, former England captain-cum-commentator Nasser Hussain feels Australia would need Warner in the XI for the Manchester Test.&nbsp;"It's the decision on David Warner. It is a really tricky thing," Hussain told Sky Sports "I think if they'd won here [third Test at Headingley], and they had won the Ashes, it would have been a time to move on from David Warner, but now it's a live game, I think they need and have to play Warner," he asserted.

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Hussain further added, "My point being you could play Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh [all-rounders] and leave Warner out, but then who opens? You might have to move Labuschagne, or even Marsh opens in white-ball cricket at times, so he could do it. But it's a different challenge. That's a specialist role: opening in Test match cricket. They'll have to think long and hard about who opens the batting at Old Trafford."

Captain Cummins was asked about Warner's spot following his side's three-wicket loss in Headingley. At the post-match presser, he stated, "We’ll keep all our options open. We’ve got nine or 10 days now, so we’ll take a deep breath. We’ll go away for a few days but everyone comes back into it. Greeny should be fit for Manchester, we should have a full roster. So we’ll have a look at the wicket, have a chat and work out the best XI."

Warner has managed scores of 36, 9, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in the ongoing Ashes. It will be interesting to see if he retains his place in the XI for the final two encounters.

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England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester.

England won the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, Headingley, by three wickets -- in pursuit of 251 -- as the five-match series is now interestingly poised. Pat Cummins-led Australia still lead 2-1 and will be eager to retain the urn in the fourth and penultimate Test, which commences on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Before the fourth Test, Cummins & Co. have some issues to address. With David Warner struggling for runs at the top - he was dismissed by Stuart Broad for a record 17th time in whites during the third Test - a century from comeback man Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green expected to be fit from a hamstring injury, it will be interesting to see if Warner is dropped. If so, Australia will have to shuffle their batting order to accommodate both Green and Marsh. As the series remains wide open, they might want to retain Warner in the playing XI as the left-hander has the potential to turn the game over its head in just a session. In this regard, former England captain-cum-commentator Nasser Hussain feels Australia would need Warner in the XI for the Manchester Test. "It's the decision on David Warner. It is a really tricky thing," Hussain told Sky Sports "I think if they'd won here [third Test at Headingley], and they had won the Ashes, it would have been a time to move on from David Warner, but now it's a live game, I think they need and have to play Warner," he asserted. Also Read: 'He has been Team India's unsung hero': Harbhajan praises senior batter ahead of West Indies Tests Hussain further added, "My point being you could play Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh [all-rounders] and leave Warner out, but then who opens? You might have to move Labuschagne, or even Marsh opens in white-ball cricket at times, so he could do it. But it's a different challenge. That's a specialist role: opening in Test match cricket. They'll have to think long and hard about who opens the batting at Old Trafford." Captain Cummins was asked about Warner's spot following his side's three-wicket loss in Headingley. At the post-match presser, he stated, "We’ll keep all our options open. We’ve got nine or 10 days now, so we’ll take a deep breath. We’ll go away for a few days but everyone comes back into it. Greeny should be fit for Manchester, we should have a full roster. So we’ll have a look at the wicket, have a chat and work out the best XI." Warner has managed scores of 36, 9, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in the ongoing Ashes. It will be interesting to see if he retains his place in the XI for the final two encounters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: 'They've to play him' - Nasser Hussain explains why Australia need David Warner in Manchester Test

David Warner is having a nightmare of Ashes and Stuart Broad is just toying with him. The England bowler had already dismissed the Australia 14 times in Test before the start of the Ashes 2023 and has done thrice in the ongoing series as well. The southpaw has managed just 141 runs in three Tests at an average of 23 with only one fifty to his name.

Warner, who was dismissed by Broad third time in the series on second day of the ongoing Headingley Test, was called out by former England captain Mike Atherton for his 'nightmare' of series.

“The nightmare continues for David Warner,” said Atherton said on Sky Sports commentary during the match.

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The left-hand batsman's place in the playing XI has also been questioned by former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy. The former Aussie also pointed out that Warner's 'smiling' a bit too much despite the horror series he's having.

“He’s smiling a little too much. I’m hopeful it’s not a smile and it just looks like a smile,” Healy said while speaking to Channel 9.

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“Not only is Broad unsettling him, but worldwide bowlers over the last two years have not had much trouble with him.

“I worry whether we can pick him again, even in the next Test,” added the former wicketkeeper.

Apart from Healy, another former Australia batsman, Callum Ferguson has also said that 'it's troubling' to watch Warner bat as he's not picking up lengths.

"It’s troubling to watch. He’s definitely struggling to pick up length. He was caught on the crease to a ball that he really should have been committing forward to," said Ferguson.

The former Aussie batter, however, said that Australia might play him in the next match but his value is definitely going down.

“I think we play him again, but certainly his selection value at the moment is teetering,” added Ferguson.

As for the third Test, Australia currently are 142 runs ahead in the second innings with six wickets left. With three days left in the Test, England, trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, would definitely be looking bowl Kangaroos out cheaply and stay alive in the series.

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David Warner is having a nightmare of Ashes and Stuart Broad is just toying with him. The England bowler had already dismissed the Australia 14 times in Test before the start of the Ashes 2023 and has done thrice in the ongoing series as well.

David Warner is having a nightmare of Ashes and Stuart Broad is just toying with him. The England bowler had already dismissed the Australia 14 times in Test before the start of the Ashes 2023 and has done thrice in the ongoing series as well. The southpaw has managed just 141 runs in three Tests at an average of 23 with only one fifty to his name. Warner, who was dismissed by Broad third time in the series on second day of the ongoing Headingley Test, was called out by former England captain Mike Atherton for his 'nightmare' of series. “The nightmare continues for David Warner,” said Atherton said on Sky Sports commentary during the match. Number 17? You know the drill 😎 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/SrLIdvHzx1 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 7, 2023 × The left-hand batsman's place in the playing XI has also been questioned by former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy. The former Aussie also pointed out that Warner's 'smiling' a bit too much despite the horror series he's having. “He’s smiling a little too much. I’m hopeful it’s not a smile and it just looks like a smile,” Healy said while speaking to Channel 9. Also Read: West Indies name 13-man bowling-heavy squad for 1st Test vs India, spinner Rahkeem Cornwall recalled “Not only is Broad unsettling him, but worldwide bowlers over the last two years have not had much trouble with him. “I worry whether we can pick him again, even in the next Test,” added the former wicketkeeper. Apart from Healy, another former Australia batsman, Callum Ferguson has also said that 'it's troubling' to watch Warner bat as he's not picking up lengths. "It’s troubling to watch. He’s definitely struggling to pick up length. He was caught on the crease to a ball that he really should have been committing forward to," said Ferguson. The former Aussie batter, however, said that Australia might play him in the next match but his value is definitely going down. “I think we play him again, but certainly his selection value at the moment is teetering,” added Ferguson. As for the third Test, Australia currently are 142 runs ahead in the second innings with six wickets left. With three days left in the Test, England, trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, would definitely be looking bowl Kangaroos out cheaply and stay alive in the series. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: Former Australia player questions David Warner's place in playing XI

It has been all chaos for Australia’s star batter David Warner as things went from bad to worse for the veteran opener in the third Ashes Test on Friday, July 7 at Headingley in Leeds. Warner's biggest nightmare Stuart Broad got the better of him for the 17th time in the Test format in the second innings while he was batting on 1. It was also the second time in the contest that the Englishman had his number having dismissed him on 4 in the first innings.

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<h2>Broad turns nightmare yet again</h2>

Coming into the Ashes, Warner had a bad time against Broad who had got the better of him on 14 occasions. However, things were only going to get spoiled for him as the experienced speedster scalped him for the third time in the Ashes. Before the double in Leeds, Broad had got the better of Warner in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test when he had to depart for 9 having been castled. So far in the Ashes, the Aussie left-hander has scored 140 runs in six innings with a best of 66 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test.

Bowlers with the most number of dismissals against a Batter in Test

1 - Glenn Mcgrath vs Michael Atherton – 19 times in 17 tests 
2 - Alec Bedser vs Arthur Morris – 18 times in 21 tests 
3 - Curtly Ambrose vs Michael Atherton – 17 times in 26 tests 
4 - Courtney Walsh vs Michael Atherton – 17 times in 27 tests 
5 - Broad &nbsp;17th dismissal of Warner, 
6 - Malcolm Marshall vs Graham Gooch – 16 times in 21 tests

Now 36, the former Australia vice-captain is likely playing his last Ashes on English soil while there are also question marks on his future with the side for the remaining two contests. He has averaged 23.33 in the six innings he has played, with selectors keeping a close eye on his performance. He was criticised by many after the Indian tour in February, where he had to return after an injury.

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<h2>England comeback after a poor start</h2>

Warner was in the pick of things from the word go as he caught Joe Root on the second ball of the day to get the better of the former England captain. The hosts then lost wickets at regular intervals and were 87/5 before Ben Stokes once again dramatically rescued the team. It was likely that England could hand Australia a major lead at the end of the first innings.

Stokes played a remarkable knock of 80 runs before he was dismissed by Todd Murphy as England were bowled out for 237 and only trailed the Aussies by 26 runs.

At Tea, it was 11/1 for Australia with Warner being the only batter dismissed as the visitors led by 37 runs in the second innings.

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It has been all chaos for Australia’s star batter David Warner as things went from bad to worse for the veteran opener in the third Ashes Test on Friday, July 7 at Headingley in Leeds.

It has been all chaos for Australia’s star batter David Warner as things went from bad to worse for the veteran opener in the third Ashes Test on Friday, July 7 at Headingley in Leeds. Warner's biggest nightmare Stuart Broad got the better of him for the 17th time in the Test format in the second innings while he was batting on 1. It was also the second time in the contest that the Englishman had his number having dismissed him on 4 in the first innings. Stuart Broad has got David Warner for the 17th time in history. Superb dominance by Broad. pic.twitter.com/lUWNG7e1ZC — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 7, 2023 × Broad turns nightmare yet again Coming into the Ashes, Warner had a bad time against Broad who had got the better of him on 14 occasions. However, things were only going to get spoiled for him as the experienced speedster scalped him for the third time in the Ashes. Before the double in Leeds, Broad had got the better of Warner in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test when he had to depart for 9 having been castled. So far in the Ashes, the Aussie left-hander has scored 140 runs in six innings with a best of 66 in the first innings of the Lord’s Test. Bowlers with the most number of dismissals against a Batter in Test 1 - Glenn Mcgrath vs Michael Atherton – 19 times in 17 tests 2 - Alec Bedser vs Arthur Morris – 18 times in 21 tests 3 - Curtly Ambrose vs Michael Atherton – 17 times in 26 tests 4 - Courtney Walsh vs Michael Atherton – 17 times in 27 tests 5 - Broad 17th dismissal of Warner, 6 - Malcolm Marshall vs Graham Gooch – 16 times in 21 tests Now 36, the former Australia vice-captain is likely playing his last Ashes on English soil while there are also question marks on his future with the side for the remaining two contests. He has averaged 23.33 in the six innings he has played, with selectors keeping a close eye on his performance. He was criticised by many after the Indian tour in February, where he had to return after an injury. ALSO READ | 'You can just text me': RR star replies to former cricketers, commentators criticising his game England comeback after a poor start Warner was in the pick of things from the word go as he caught Joe Root on the second ball of the day to get the better of the former England captain. The hosts then lost wickets at regular intervals and were 87/5 before Ben Stokes once again dramatically rescued the team. It was likely that England could hand Australia a major lead at the end of the first innings. Stokes played a remarkable knock of 80 runs before he was dismissed by Todd Murphy as England were bowled out for 237 and only trailed the Aussies by 26 runs. At Tea, it was 11/1 for Australia with Warner being the only batter dismissed as the visitors led by 37 runs in the second innings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WATCH: Stuart Broad turns David Warner's biggest NIGHTMARE yet again, dismisses star batter for 17th time

England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins &amp; Co. won the second Test&nbsp;at Lord's&nbsp;on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10).

Stokes-Stuart Broad stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand before the English skipper departed for 155 -- laced with nine fours and an equal number of sixes -- as the visitors dismissed England for 327 to go 2-0 down in the series. Bairstow's dismissal triggered a big controversy as he was seen wandering out of the crease, after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, to be stumped out by Alex Carey. His dismissal led to a verbal spat between the Aussie players and some of the&nbsp;Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members.

After Australia's win, Cummins was asked about the Bairstow dismissal by an English reporter in the post-match conference.&nbsp;The journalist asked if Australia&nbsp;would resort to underarm bowling or if the bowlers will try&nbsp;to run out the non-striker in the remaining Tests in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal.&nbsp;To this, the Aussie pacer had a savage response.

"Depends on how flat the wickets get. It might be an option to turn to," said Cummins.

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On Australian wicketkeeper Carey pulling off a smart dismissal of Bairstow, Cummins opined, "Carey saw it happen previously, it's in the Laws, totally fair play. That's how I saw it."

The Bairstow dismissal became a huge talking point after the Lord's Test. However, it remains within the laws of the game. It will be interesting to see how things pan out when both sides meet in the third Test, which gets underway on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley.

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England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins & Co. won the second Test at Lord's on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10).

England and Australia produced another thrilling clash in Ashes 2023 as Pat Cummins & Co. won the second Test at Lord's on Day 5 by 43 runs in defence of 371. Resuming Day 5, English duo captain Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett (83) started positively before the latter fell and Australia dismissed Jonny Bairstow for cheap (10). Stokes-Stuart Broad stitched an entertaining 108-run seventh-wicket stand before the English skipper departed for 155 -- laced with nine fours and an equal number of sixes -- as the visitors dismissed England for 327 to go 2-0 down in the series. Bairstow's dismissal triggered a big controversy as he was seen wandering out of the crease, after ducking a slower bouncer from Cameron Green, to be stumped out by Alex Carey. His dismissal led to a verbal spat between the Aussie players and some of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members. After Australia's win, Cummins was asked about the Bairstow dismissal by an English reporter in the post-match conference. The journalist asked if Australia would resort to underarm bowling or if the bowlers will try to run out the non-striker in the remaining Tests in the aftermath of Bairstow's dismissal. To this, the Aussie pacer had a savage response. "Depends on how flat the wickets get. It might be an option to turn to," said Cummins. Also Read: Seemed like a fish market: Ex-India opener reacts to Long Room verbal spat on Day 5 of Lord's Test An English reporter had a ridiculous cop out by asking if we’re going to see under-arm bowling from Australia in this series. Pat Cummins: “Depends how flat the wickets get. Might be an option to turn to.” PLEASE😭😂😭 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/GvoYAmWv0n — Jessica (@sleepyJAK) July 2, 2023 × On Australian wicketkeeper Carey pulling off a smart dismissal of Bairstow, Cummins opined, "Carey saw it happen previously, it's in the Laws, totally fair play. That's how I saw it." The Bairstow dismissal became a huge talking point after the Lord's Test. However, it remains within the laws of the game. It will be interesting to see how things pan out when both sides meet in the third Test, which gets underway on Thursday (July 06) at Leeds, Headingley. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Veteran batter David Warner is finally among the runs in England at the Ashes series. The left-hander struggled big time against seaming deliveries, especially against Stuart Broad in 2019, but following a handy knock of 66 off 88 balls on day one of the Lord’s Test, Warner feels he is in a good space.

Veteran batter David Warner is finally among the runs in England at the Ashes series. The left-hander struggled big time against seaming deliveries, especially against Stuart Broad in 2019, but following a handy knock of 66 off 88 balls on day one of the Lord’s Test, Warner feels he is in a good space. The experienced campaigner claimed to have battled through pain during the first session of the second Test. Australia sit comfortably after day one's play, with the visitors on 339 for five. Following a mediocre outing in the first Test in Edgbaston, Warner returned to playing positively in this game, even surprising Broad with a paddle sweep off his delivery early inside the first hour. However, even before the game started, Warner suffered a few blows to his hands during the throwdowns and once while batting in the nets. Earlier, during the India Test in Delhi in February, he got a knock to his hand off Mohammed Shami's rising bouncer that ruled him out of the remainder of the India tour. ALSO READ: Smith stars for Australia before Root double revives England in 2nd Test Although he didn’t show any pain while batting, Warner, during the presser, admitted the soreness in his hand, especially in his palm, was there and that he will examine it after this Test. He also revealed he had his hand covered in an ice bucket throughout the afternoon following his dismissal. "It's copped a battering the last two games, and in the nets, so it's a little bit sore at the moment, a bit of a bruise but I'll just see how we go after the game, and I think we'll examine it then," Warner said. "At the moment it's quite tender. "[I was] never in doubt, [but] it was quite sore. Initially, it was more in the palm, I've got a hotspot where my thumb is and every time the ball hits the bat it just jars. Then today I got hit back in the knuckle, which I think Mohammed Shami hit me [on] in that World Test Championship. "I've had my hand in an ice bucket all afternoon, so we'll play it by ear and assess it after the game," the veteran batter added. Warner nearing his best form Having already announced his retirement plans ahead of the away Ashes, Warner said the past six to eight months have been better in terms of him being in good form and the right space. Besides using his hands well, which he does quite often, Warner said feels his feet movement helped the cause too. Although he hasn’t scored a big total in this format lately, with him feeling confident about his game, Warner is sure a game-changing knock is just around the corner. "I've felt in total control the last six to eight months with where my game is. I'm moving into the ball, my feet are moving, not just playing with my hands," he said. "I felt like I was onto something special in the World Test Championship final. And then the last game, the same thing. I feel like everything I'm putting in the nets is actually coming out there in the middle. "I'm excited by it, and I think if I can keep getting myself in and keep that momentum going with my feet, a big one could be around the corner," Warner concluded. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ashes 2023, Lord's Test: 'Bruised' David Warner admits finding rhythm following handy knock on day one

There's a thriller brewing in Edgbaston, 18 years after that jaw-dropping 2005 Ashes Test. Australia are chasing 174 runs for the win on final day in 2023 and England look to take seven wickets before that happens. Aussie openers made a solid start in chase of 281 before Stuart Broad rocked them with two quick wickets. Broad's twin strikes cracked the game wide open for England who were dismissed for 273 in their second innings.

Australia opener David Warner, meanwhile, has said that his team won't go into shell. He's also confident of Australia going long in the game if they are patient enough.&nbsp;

“For us it’s about going out there and playing the way that you play. You can’t go into your shell. The positive thing is the wicket isn’t going up and down as much as you’d think from a deteriorating wicket, probably on the lower side. If we keep being patient and we keep looking to score, we’ll go a long way in this game,” said Warner in a conversation with SEN cricket.

There, however, are chances of rain on day 5 but Warner looks unperturbed by that as he 'can't control that.'

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“There’s going to be a bit of weather around but we can’t control that. If it rains and rains heavy, I think it will burn off and that’s what the predictions are," added the Aussie opener.

Speaking on the the affect rain could have on the batting, Warner said, "You’ve got to just keep that out of your mind and play as the ball comes at you, respect each delivery and then look to score.”

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England, playing the Bazball way, went hard after Australia in the second innings as well. The hosts, however, kept losing wickets at regular interval and eventually folded out for 273. A seven-run lead in the first innings meant that Australia required 281 for a win.

The visiting openers looked good as they added 61 for the first wicket before Ollie Robinson got Warner (36) out caught behind. Veteran English pacer Broad then got his tail up as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) in space of 11 runs.&nbsp;

Night watchman Scott Boland (13 not out), however, stood strong with first innings hero Usman Khawaja (34 not out) to take Australia back without further damage. Australia finished the day with 107 run on board and seven wickets in hand, setting up a exciting final day in Birmingham.&nbsp;

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There's a thriller brewing in Edgbaston, 18 years after that jaw-dropping 2005 Ashes Test. Australia are chasing 174 runs for the win on final day in 2023 and England look to take seven wickets before that happens.

There's a thriller brewing in Edgbaston, 18 years after that jaw-dropping 2005 Ashes Test. Australia are chasing 174 runs for the win on final day in 2023 and England look to take seven wickets before that happens. Aussie openers made a solid start in chase of 281 before Stuart Broad rocked them with two quick wickets. Broad's twin strikes cracked the game wide open for England who were dismissed for 273 in their second innings. Australia opener David Warner, meanwhile, has said that his team won't go into shell. He's also confident of Australia going long in the game if they are patient enough. “For us it’s about going out there and playing the way that you play. You can’t go into your shell. The positive thing is the wicket isn’t going up and down as much as you’d think from a deteriorating wicket, probably on the lower side. If we keep being patient and we keep looking to score, we’ll go a long way in this game,” said Warner in a conversation with SEN cricket. There, however, are chances of rain on day 5 but Warner looks unperturbed by that as he 'can't control that.' Also Read: Stuart Broad’s inspired spell revives struggling England on day 4 “There’s going to be a bit of weather around but we can’t control that. If it rains and rains heavy, I think it will burn off and that’s what the predictions are," added the Aussie opener. Speaking on the the affect rain could have on the batting, Warner said, "You’ve got to just keep that out of your mind and play as the ball comes at you, respect each delivery and then look to score.” Final day equation England, playing the Bazball way, went hard after Australia in the second innings as well. The hosts, however, kept losing wickets at regular interval and eventually folded out for 273. A seven-run lead in the first innings meant that Australia required 281 for a win. The visiting openers looked good as they added 61 for the first wicket before Ollie Robinson got Warner (36) out caught behind. Veteran English pacer Broad then got his tail up as he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) in space of 11 runs. Night watchman Scott Boland (13 not out), however, stood strong with first innings hero Usman Khawaja (34 not out) to take Australia back without further damage. Australia finished the day with 107 run on board and seven wickets in hand, setting up a exciting final day in Birmingham. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: David Warner confident of Australia 'going long way' on final day sans rain interruption

England fast bowler Stuart Broad dismissed Aussie David Warner once again in Tests - this time during the ongoing first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. This is the 15th time Broad has dismissed Warner in red-ball cricket, suffice to call the southpaw Broad's bunny.

Australia resumed their innings on day 2 from 14/0 and Broad, in the seventh over of the day, bowled a short and wide delivery outside off stump. Warner, trying to slash it hard, edged the ball and it went on to hit his leg stump. Warner, who scored just 9 off 27 balls, completely loathed himself after getting out while Broad's jubilation knew no bounds. Have a look at the wicket here:

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In came Marnus Labuschagne and much to England's delight, he also meddled with the first ball he faced - a full and wide one. The ball took the edge and Johnny Bairstow took a diving catch to his right, sending Edgbaston into a frenzy. Have a look at the wicket below:

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New batter Steve Smith and Warner's opening partner Usman Khawaja then steadied the Kangaroos a bit as they added 38 runs in 16.3 overs. England skipper Ben Stokes then produced a magical in-swinger which missed Smith's bat and the batter was given out LBW.&nbsp;

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Smith immediately reviewed the decision but the TV umpire, with the help of ball-tracking, removed any doubts from the on-field umpire's decision. Check out the dismissal here:

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Earlier on day 1, England had declared their first innings on 393/8, dividing the cricket experts across the world. Joe Root had scored a brilliant century - his 30th in Tests - and remained not out om 118. Apart from Root, Zack Crawley scored 61 and Johnny Bairstow scored a belligerent 78 as Aussies faced the Bazball for the first time.

For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Josh Hazlewood picked two and Scott Boland &amp; Cameron Green took one each.

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England fast bowler Stuart Broad dismissed Aussie David Warner once again in Tests - this time during the ongoing first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. This is the 15th time Broad has dismissed Warner in red-ball cricket, suffice to call the southpaw Broad's bunny.

England fast bowler Stuart Broad dismissed Aussie David Warner once again in Tests - this time during the ongoing first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. This is the 15th time Broad has dismissed Warner in red-ball cricket, suffice to call the southpaw Broad's bunny. Australia resumed their innings on day 2 from 14/0 and Broad, in the seventh over of the day, bowled a short and wide delivery outside off stump. Warner, trying to slash it hard, edged the ball and it went on to hit his leg stump. Warner, who scored just 9 off 27 balls, completely loathed himself after getting out while Broad's jubilation knew no bounds. Have a look at the wicket here: It's happened again! 😅 Live clips/Scorecard: https://t.co/TZMO0eJDwY 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvAUS 🇦🇺 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/qhtIvpAYmn — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 17, 2023 × In came Marnus Labuschagne and much to England's delight, he also meddled with the first ball he faced - a full and wide one. The ball took the edge and Johnny Bairstow took a diving catch to his right, sending Edgbaston into a frenzy. Have a look at the wicket below: 🤩 A golden morning for @StuartBroad8... And Marnus Labuschagne 😉 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes https://t.co/rFwd2cGy92 pic.twitter.com/q5Dt2wLK7W — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 17, 2023 × New batter Steve Smith and Warner's opening partner Usman Khawaja then steadied the Kangaroos a bit as they added 38 runs in 16.3 overs. England skipper Ben Stokes then produced a magical in-swinger which missed Smith's bat and the batter was given out LBW. Also Read: Ashes 2023: Wasim Jaffer takes a dig at the Edgbaston pitch Smith immediately reviewed the decision but the TV umpire, with the help of ball-tracking, removed any doubts from the on-field umpire's decision. Check out the dismissal here: Back bowling for England. Back taking a MASSIVE wicket. The captain strikes! 🔥 #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/Lk22fWp6bM — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 17, 2023 × Earlier on day 1, England had declared their first innings on 393/8, dividing the cricket experts across the world. Joe Root had scored a brilliant century - his 30th in Tests - and remained not out om 118. Apart from Root, Zack Crawley scored 61 and Johnny Bairstow scored a belligerent 78 as Aussies faced the Bazball for the first time. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Josh Hazlewood picked two and Scott Boland & Cameron Green took one each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Veteran Australia batter David Warner feels the winner of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final must be decided via a three-match series instead of a one-off game.

Veteran Australia batter David Warner feels the winner of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final must be decided via a three-match series instead of a one-off game. Warner, who prepares ahead of the second WTC Final, scheduled to begin at the Oval on June 7th, feels though it’s great reward for the two best teams to play for the coveted trophy at a neutral venue if the contest is played across three games, it would be fair to both. Warner said both teams – India and Australia have world-class bowling attacks, and with the new duke balls at display, it’s always an exciting contest. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023: England name 16-man squad for first two Tests, James Anderson included Speaking on the sidelines of Australia’s training session in Beckenham, where Warner suffered a blow to his arm a couple of days ago, the left-handed batter said, "I think it's great. I have been - I won't say critical - but I do think it should be at least a three-game series with Test cricket only. You play two years of good cricket, then you play on a neutral venue against an opposition. We've all played here before but [this game is] not against the same [host] nation,” Warner said. "It's a great reward for the two best teams. Two world-class bowling attacks bowling with a Dukes ball on foreign land. It's great, and we're excited for that," the veteran Aussie batter added. Warner avoids injury scare David Warner, who earlier on Saturday announced that next year’s SCG Test against Pakistan, will be his last in the white jersey, got hit on the left elbow in the lead-up to the WTC Final. It was the same area where he got hit by Mohammed Siraj’s delivery during the Delhi Test. That blow resulted in a hairline fracture, and missed the remainder of the tour. Talking about the latest blow, Warner said it is a bit sore for now, but it feels better, and by the time the WTC Final starts, he should be good to go. "It was sore, it got me right on the same point from a different angle," Warner said. "It went numb, had to get it strapped. It's fine now, a little bit sore. Luckily it didn't hit me on top. "The last one hit from above and had a hairline fracture. This one was a straight blow on the corner of the elbow which was quite sore. Just one of those things, you get hit, you get hit, can't do anything about it," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

David Warner wants WTC Final to be a three-match series instead of an one-off game

Australian opening batsman David Warner, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, has announced that he'll retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan — if he gets selected to play. The left-hander has already stated that he'll retire from all forms of cricket post 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in West Indies and the USA.

Speaking ahead of Australia's training session ahead of the WTC Final clash, Warner said, "I've always said the [2024 T20] World Cup will be my final game, but I think I probably owe it to myself and my family. If I can score runs here, continue to play back in Australia, I can definitely say I won't be playing that West Indies [Test] series. If I get through this and I can make the Pakistan series, I will definitely finish up then."

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The southpaw, who had a forgettable Border-Gavaskar series earlier this year, has been retained in Australia's Ashes squad but, based on his current form, there's no guarantee that he will get&nbsp;selected for the Pakistan series.

"For me I've always played every game as if it's my last," Warner said. "That's my style of cricket. I enjoy being around the guys, I love being part of the team, trying to be that ball of energy in the group. I want to just keep working as hard as I can to get there."

"I want to play that 2024 World Cup, it's something at the backend of my mind. We've got a lot of cricket before that. And then I think it stops from February. For me, then I have to play the IPL, some of the other franchise leagues and then get into the rhythm to play that, in June. Will be a bit of cricket around to play," he added.

Warner is one of the best Test openers of all time with 8,158 runs to his name in 103 matches with 25 hundreds and an average of 45.57. The player, however, has been in a rut with just two fifties and a hundred in last 24 innings since 2022. 
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Australian opening batsman David Warner, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, has announced that he'll retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan — if he gets selected to play.

Australian opening batsman David Warner, ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, has announced that he'll retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan — if he gets selected to play. The left-hander has already stated that he'll retire from all forms of cricket post 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in West Indies and the USA. Speaking ahead of Australia's training session ahead of the WTC Final clash, Warner said, "I've always said the [2024 T20] World Cup will be my final game, but I think I probably owe it to myself and my family. If I can score runs here, continue to play back in Australia, I can definitely say I won't be playing that West Indies [Test] series. If I get through this and I can make the Pakistan series, I will definitely finish up then." Also Read: WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane recounts EMOTIONAL moment of Test comeback The southpaw, who had a forgettable Border-Gavaskar series earlier this year, has been retained in Australia's Ashes squad but, based on his current form, there's no guarantee that he will get selected for the Pakistan series. "For me I've always played every game as if it's my last," Warner said. "That's my style of cricket. I enjoy being around the guys, I love being part of the team, trying to be that ball of energy in the group. I want to just keep working as hard as I can to get there." "I want to play that 2024 World Cup, it's something at the backend of my mind. We've got a lot of cricket before that. And then I think it stops from February. For me, then I have to play the IPL, some of the other franchise leagues and then get into the rhythm to play that, in June. Will be a bit of cricket around to play," he added. Warner is one of the best Test openers of all time with 8,158 runs to his name in 103 matches with 25 hundreds and an average of 45.57. The player, however, has been in a rut with just two fifties and a hundred in last 24 innings since 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Australia opener David Warner announces Test retirement date ahead of WTC Final

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer. Khawaja and Warner, part of the Aussie squad to face India and England will be key to their success Australia bid to win the WTC in their first final. According to Khawaja, Warner has been in good nick and should continue from where he left off in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

<h2>Khawaja backs Warner</h2>

"I have seen him (Warner) bat in the last couple of days and, I don't want to jinx him, but he is looking good," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ICC.

The duo has been practicing together in the nets as they prepare for the WTC showdown against India at the Oval before they play in the Ashes against England. Warner has not enjoyed the best of forms in recent periods as his Boxing Day ton against South Africa remains the only time he has crossed the triple-figure mark in the red-ball format in the last three years.

"This is probably the best I have seen him look in the nets for a while. That doesn't always correlate to runs, but if we are any chance of Davey Warner scoring runs this could be it. He always plays his best when his back is against the wall too," added Khawaja.

<h2>Future hangs in the balance</h2>

Now 36,&nbsp;Warner will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future.

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"We saw when he scored a double century in his 100th game when everyone was writing him off and telling him he was done and it was his last game and he went out and gets 200. You never write off a great player, so I am expecting runs," said Khawaja.

<h2>Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes:</h2>

Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.

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Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer.

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has backed compatriot David Warner to come good in the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) and the Ashes as they prepare for a busy English summer. Khawaja and Warner, part of the Aussie squad to face India and England will be key to their success Australia bid to win the WTC in their first final. According to Khawaja, Warner has been in good nick and should continue from where he left off in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Khawaja backs Warner "I have seen him (Warner) bat in the last couple of days and, I don't want to jinx him, but he is looking good," Khawaja was quoted as saying by ICC. The duo has been practicing together in the nets as they prepare for the WTC showdown against India at the Oval before they play in the Ashes against England. Warner has not enjoyed the best of forms in recent periods as his Boxing Day ton against South Africa remains the only time he has crossed the triple-figure mark in the red-ball format in the last three years. "This is probably the best I have seen him look in the nets for a while. That doesn't always correlate to runs, but if we are any chance of Davey Warner scoring runs this could be it. He always plays his best when his back is against the wall too," added Khawaja. Future hangs in the balance Now 36, Warner will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future. ALSO READ | India's 1983 WC winning team backs protesting wrestlers, urges them to not immerse medals in Ganges "We saw when he scored a double century in his 100th game when everyone was writing him off and telling him he was done and it was his last game and he went out and gets 200. You never write off a great player, so I am expecting runs," said Khawaja. Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC Final: Usman Khawaja backs compatriot David Warner for busy English summer, says ' he is looking good'

Veteran Australian star David Warner&nbsp;hit out at Cricket Australia (CA) as he took a dig at the board for a leadership-ban issue after the famous ‘sandpaper gate’ scandal in South Africa in 2018. Warner has recalled the 2018 issue, where he was the vice-captain of the side but as a consequence of the issue was banned from leading Australia. According to Warner, CA dragged the issue despite him wanting to put the case behind him and move on.

<h2>Warner’s dig at CA</h2>

"It was ridiculous. I wanted to put it to bed and they kept on just dragging it out and not giving answers. No one wanted to be accountable; no one wanted to make a decision. You have an administration where there seemed to be a lack of leadership," Warner was quoted as saying to the Sydney Morning Herald.

"They could have nipped it in the bud straight away, but I'm getting a phone call day one, two, three of the Test matches and speaking to lawyers etc when I didn't need to. I actually felt disrespected in the way that I wasn't able to actually have a clear mind to play the game and concentrate on the game,” he stated.

Warner has since served a ban and made a successful return to the side and was a pivotal figure in the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning side. He also helped Australia win the Ashes in 2022-23 but has since been struggling with form in the last few months.

“So, from that perspective, it wasn't even like, 'Oh, let's stop and we'll come back to this.' It was nine months, it was launched in February (2022). I was extremely disappointed," Warner added.

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<h2>Future hangs in the balance</h2>

Now 36, Warner will look to get his mojo back, having scored only one hundred in Test cricket since 2020. He will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future.

<h2>Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes:</h2>

Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.

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Veteran Australian star David Warner hit out at Cricket Australia (CA) as he took a dig at the board for a leadership-ban issue after the famous ‘sandpaper gate’ scandal in South Africa in 2018. Warner has recalled the 2018 issue, where he was the vice-captain of the side but as a consequence of the issue was banned from leading Australia. According to Warner, CA dragged the issue despite him wanting to put the case behind him and move on. Warner’s dig at CA "It was ridiculous. I wanted to put it to bed and they kept on just dragging it out and not giving answers. No one wanted to be accountable; no one wanted to make a decision. You have an administration where there seemed to be a lack of leadership," Warner was quoted as saying to the Sydney Morning Herald. "They could have nipped it in the bud straight away, but I'm getting a phone call day one, two, three of the Test matches and speaking to lawyers etc when I didn't need to. I actually felt disrespected in the way that I wasn't able to actually have a clear mind to play the game and concentrate on the game,” he stated. Warner has since served a ban and made a successful return to the side and was a pivotal figure in the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning side. He also helped Australia win the Ashes in 2022-23 but has since been struggling with form in the last few months. “So, from that perspective, it wasn't even like, 'Oh, let's stop and we'll come back to this.' It was nine months, it was launched in February (2022). I was extremely disappointed," Warner added. ALSO READ | WTC final against India is our grand-finale ahead of Ashes 2023, says Australian spinner Nathan Lyon Future hangs in the balance Now 36, Warner will look to get his mojo back, having scored only one hundred in Test cricket since 2020. He will be a key figure in the side in the Ashes as well but could face an axe from the side if he fails to deliver. As things stand, Australia are yet to announce their squad for the remaining three Ashes Test and will wait on the situation before deciding on Warner’s future. Australia squad for WTC final and Ashes: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Steven Smith (vice-capt), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

David Warner takes dig at Cricket Australia on leadership-ban issue before WTC final, says 'it was ridiculous'

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed the under-performing batter in Tests David Warner and seamer Scott Boland to get picked in the XI for the World Test Championship Final against India, starting on June 7th in London.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed the under-performing batter in Tests David Warner and seamer Scott Boland to get picked in the XI for the World Test Championship Final against India, starting on June 7th in London. Considering Josh Hazlewood is still dealing with fitness issues, having not played cricket on a stretch in a while, Ponting has picked Boland to fill his shoes. If Hazlewood remains unfit or the management decides to rest him, given the Ashes are also starting on June 16th, Captain Pat Cummins will have Boland and seam-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser to choose from. While Neser’s credentials in the English conditions speak for themselves, Ponting feels Boland's successive run in the past 12 months will help him succeed in the UK. Boland emerged on the Test scene during the last home Ashes, where he wreaked havoc, picking up 18 wickets in three matches at an average of 9.55. Boland, 34, has played seven Tests to date and picked 28 wickets, with his best of 6/7 coming in his debut Test at the MCG in 2021. ALSO READ: WTC Final will pose a challenge for Cameron Green amid injury scare, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald "Boland's record when he's played over the last 12 months has been absolutely outstanding,” Ponting said on ICC Review. "He's one that would really, potentially thrive in these English conditions. We’ve seen what he's been able to do in Australia when there has been a bit of assistance off the wicket there and with the ball. So, I think he'll get the nod ahead of Neser." Meanwhile, another domestic giant Neser - who during the ongoing County Championship, shined by picking up 19 wickets and scoring 311 runs in five games played, including a hundred batting lower down the order, will also press for a case in the XI for the WTC Final. "He (Neser) will be a terrific bowler in English conditions. We have already seen that in County cricket," Ponting said. "He's perfectly suited to those conditions. He was probably a little bit unlucky not to be named in this squad right from the start, and certainly even in the Ashes squad, right from the start, just with the conditions. "Neser has just come off some wickets. He got a very good hundred as well in the second innings of that last County game that they played. He's one of those no-fuss sorts of guys that is a very skilful player, and the skill set that he has is actually very well suited to England," Ponting added. Warner to play the WTC Final – Ponting David Warner is in hot waters regarding his Test form, especially considering English conditions. However, Ponting feels the veteran batter could get picked for the important game against India. "I think Warner will play. I'm listening to everything that's been spoken about the last few months, that Warner will play along with Khawaja, opening the batting. Marnus three, Smith four, Head five, Green six, Carey seven, Starc eight, Cummins nine, Lyon 10. Scott Boland will be the guy that will come in in Hazlewood's place," Ponting said. Here is Ricky Ponting's XI for WTC Final - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ricky Ponting names his XI for WTC Final, David Warner, Scott Boland included, star player sits out

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has shown full faith in veteran star David Warner after he has been the focal point of criticism ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes against England. Warner is named in Australia’s squad for the upcoming WTC final and is expected to be part of the Playing XI. Australia will play India in the WTC final, starting on June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium.

<h2>McDonald backs Warner</h2>

"We're optimistic with what Dave's got left, we've picked him in the squad and we feel he'll play a really big part in the Ashes and the World Test Championship (final)," McDonald told Australian radio station SEN.

"He's an important part of that squad, and if he wasn't, we would've had a clear checkpoint after the WTC going into the Ashes," added McDonald.

<h2>Warner's poor Test form</h2>

Warner, 36, scored a double hundred in the Boxing Day contest against South Africa in December 2022, but that remains to be his only Test ton since January 2020. Warner had a poor series against India in February and was ruled out for the last two Test matches with injury.

"That's not the case, we've picked our squad for the first two Ashes Tests as well, so he's clearly in our plans and ready to go,” the coach added.

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Australia under Pat Cummins will look to gain an upper hand over India in the WTC final as they have few stars already in England. Marnus Labuschagne is part of the Glamorgan while vice-captain Steve Smith has paired with fellow WTC final opponent Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex. Former captain Ricky Ponting has also backed Australia to win the WTC final as he reckons the conditions suit better for the Cummins’ men.

<h2>Australia squad for WTC final:</h2>

Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner.

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has shown full faith in veteran star David Warner after he has been the focal point of criticism ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India and the Ashes against England. Warner is named in Australia’s squad for the upcoming WTC final and is expected to be part of the Playing XI. Australia will play India in the WTC final, starting on June 7 at the iconic Oval Stadium. McDonald backs Warner "We're optimistic with what Dave's got left, we've picked him in the squad and we feel he'll play a really big part in the Ashes and the World Test Championship (final)," McDonald told Australian radio station SEN. "He's an important part of that squad, and if he wasn't, we would've had a clear checkpoint after the WTC going into the Ashes," added McDonald. Warner's poor Test form Warner, 36, scored a double hundred in the Boxing Day contest against South Africa in December 2022, but that remains to be his only Test ton since January 2020. Warner had a poor series against India in February and was ruled out for the last two Test matches with injury. "That's not the case, we've picked our squad for the first two Ashes Tests as well, so he's clearly in our plans and ready to go,” the coach added. ALSO READ | 'Is that an excuse for 4-0': Mitchell Starc hits back at Stuart Broad's bio-bubble remark on Ashes 2021 Australia under Pat Cummins will look to gain an upper hand over India in the WTC final as they have few stars already in England. Marnus Labuschagne is part of the Glamorgan while vice-captain Steve Smith has paired with fellow WTC final opponent Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex. Former captain Ricky Ponting has also backed Australia to win the WTC final as he reckons the conditions suit better for the Cummins’ men. Australia squad for WTC final: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Mitchell Starc, David Warner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WTC 2023 Final: Andrew McDonald shows faith in David Warner, says 'he's an important part of squad'

In Pictures: Delhi Capitals' 2023 season had few positives to reflect upon

Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner had an awful season as his team not only failed to qualify for the playoffs but only managed five wins in 14 matches. The Australian, however, had a great season with the bat as he scored more than 500 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and hit six fifties as well.

Warner is also the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL 2023 with 516 runs at an average of 36.86 but with a slower strike rate of 131. Warner's slower strike rate, however, can, in part, be attributed to the failure of other batsmen, including Prithvi Shaw who failed miserably this season.

<h2>Warner sets the record straight</h2>

David Warner, who scored 516 runs, crossed the 500-run mark in the IPL for the seventh time - the most by any batsman. The Aussie surpassed Virat Kohli who earlier in the league notched up his sixth 500-run season. Warner, before 2023, had scored 500 or more runs in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Virat, who also has 500+ runs this season, had previously recorded such seasons in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018.

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<h2>Warner's Impact on DC</h2>

Delhi's batting this season was as horrible as it could get, with Axar Patel being the second batsman behind Warner in the most runs scored list. Axar, who is primarily a bowling all-rounder, scored 283 runs in 14 matches. The other two batsmen who crossed the 200-run mark for Delhi were Phil Salt (218 runs) and Rilee Rossouw&nbsp;(209 runs), both in nine games each.

<h2>DC's horrible show ends with a loss</h2>

Delhi Capitals played their last match against Chennai Super Kings and lost the game by 77 runs. For most of the season, Delhi's batting was the reason for their woes which had already weakened by the departure of Shreyas Iyer and the unavailability of their star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.

Prithvi Shaw had the most disappointing season, scoring just 106 runs in eight games, including a fifty as well.&nbsp;

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Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner had an awful season as his team not only failed to qualify for the playoffs but only managed five wins in 14 matches. The Australian, however, had a great season with the bat as he scored more than 500 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and hit six fifties as well.

Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner had an awful season as his team not only failed to qualify for the playoffs but only managed five wins in 14 matches. The Australian, however, had a great season with the bat as he scored more than 500 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and hit six fifties as well. Warner is also the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL 2023 with 516 runs at an average of 36.86 but with a slower strike rate of 131. Warner's slower strike rate, however, can, in part, be attributed to the failure of other batsmen, including Prithvi Shaw who failed miserably this season. Warner sets the record straight David Warner, who scored 516 runs, crossed the 500-run mark in the IPL for the seventh time - the most by any batsman. The Aussie surpassed Virat Kohli who earlier in the league notched up his sixth 500-run season. Warner, before 2023, had scored 500 or more runs in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020 seasons. Virat, who also has 500+ runs this season, had previously recorded such seasons in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018. Also Read: Rinku Singh joins Suryakumar Yadav, Shaun Marsh in elite after 67 off 33 against LSG Warner's Impact on DC Delhi's batting this season was as horrible as it could get, with Axar Patel being the second batsman behind Warner in the most runs scored list. Axar, who is primarily a bowling all-rounder, scored 283 runs in 14 matches. The other two batsmen who crossed the 200-run mark for Delhi were Phil Salt (218 runs) and Rilee Rossouw (209 runs), both in nine games each. DC's horrible show ends with a loss Delhi Capitals played their last match against Chennai Super Kings and lost the game by 77 runs. For most of the season, Delhi's batting was the reason for their woes which had already weakened by the departure of Shreyas Iyer and the unavailability of their star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Prithvi Shaw had the most disappointing season, scoring just 106 runs in eight games, including a fifty as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: David Warner creates history, beats Virat Kohli to achieve THIS milestone

Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by XX runs in their last league match to stay at second position in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chasing a target of 224, Delhi never looked comfortable as they kept losing wickets at regular interval.

DC skipper David Warner once again was the sole batter to show some intent as he scored his sixth fifty of the season and finished on 86&nbsp;off 57. For Chennai, Deepak Chahar was the pick of the bowlers for Chennai, taking 3/22 in his four overs.

<h2>CSK openers again prove their worth</h2>

Chennai, after opting to bat first, once again were provided a blistering start by their openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway who both scored a half-century and added 141 runs for the first wicket. Gaikwad finally was out after scoring 50-ball 79. Shivam Dube then was promoted up the order to keep the pace going and he did so by playing a blinder of 22 in just 9 balls.

Devon Conway was the third wicket to fall on 195, having scored 75 off 52 as MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (20 not out off 7) then added 28 runs in 10 balls to take CSK past 200.

For Delhi, Khaleel Ahmed, Anirch Nortje and Chetan Sakaria took one wicket each and those are the only wickets CSK lost during their innings.

<h2>Prithvi Shaw fails, yet again</h2>

Delhi once again had a horrible start to the chase as Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a fifty in his last match, failed to make an impact and got out on five. Shaw's wicket although was result of a brilliant catch at mid-off rather a poor shot which has been the reason most of the season for his dismissal.

Phil Salt and Rilee Rossouw then fell cheaply as DC were left reeling 26/3 inside five overs. Yash Dhull added 49 runs with captain Warner for the fourth wicket before being dismissed for 13. Axar Patel was next to go as the chase all but go over for Delhi. They eventually for&nbsp;just 146 runs&nbsp;in 20 overs.

<h2>Playoff scenarios</h2>

CSK will now be hoping for a loss for Lucknow Super Giants to finish in top two. The IPL playoff format allows the top two finishers two chances of making it to the finals and the win over Delhi is the most CSK can do to ensure that they finish as two top teams after the league phase.

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Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by XX runs in their last league match to stay at second position in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by XX runs in their last league match to stay at second position in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chasing a target of 224, Delhi never looked comfortable as they kept losing wickets at regular interval. DC skipper David Warner once again was the sole batter to show some intent as he scored his sixth fifty of the season and finished on 86 off 57. For Chennai, Deepak Chahar was the pick of the bowlers for Chennai, taking 3/22 in his four overs. CSK openers again prove their worth Chennai, after opting to bat first, once again were provided a blistering start by their openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway who both scored a half-century and added 141 runs for the first wicket. Gaikwad finally was out after scoring 50-ball 79. Shivam Dube then was promoted up the order to keep the pace going and he did so by playing a blinder of 22 in just 9 balls. Devon Conway was the third wicket to fall on 195, having scored 75 off 52 as MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (20 not out off 7) then added 28 runs in 10 balls to take CSK past 200. For Delhi, Khaleel Ahmed, Anirch Nortje and Chetan Sakaria took one wicket each and those are the only wickets CSK lost during their innings. Prithvi Shaw fails, yet again Delhi once again had a horrible start to the chase as Prithvi Shaw, who had scored a fifty in his last match, failed to make an impact and got out on five. Shaw's wicket although was result of a brilliant catch at mid-off rather a poor shot which has been the reason most of the season for his dismissal. Phil Salt and Rilee Rossouw then fell cheaply as DC were left reeling 26/3 inside five overs. Yash Dhull added 49 runs with captain Warner for the fourth wicket before being dismissed for 13. Axar Patel was next to go as the chase all but go over for Delhi. They eventually for just 146 runs in 20 overs. Playoff scenarios CSK will now be hoping for a loss for Lucknow Super Giants to finish in top two. The IPL playoff format allows the top two finishers two chances of making it to the finals and the win over Delhi is the most CSK can do to ensure that they finish as two top teams after the league phase. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: CSK beat DC by 77 runs to strengthen chances for a top-two finish

Delhi Capitals (DC) have had a torrid run in IPL 2023. The David Warner-led side were on the back foot before the ongoing season commenced with regular captain Rishabh Pant out of action after a horrific accident on December 30, 2022. Since the start of the season, DC struggled for momentum and while they did achieve some inspiring wins, they became the first team to be eliminated this season after two back-to-back defeats in the last week.&nbsp;

Ever since Ricky Ponting was appointed as the DC head coach, ahead of IPL 2018 (back when the franchise was known as the Delhi Daredevils), the franchise has done considerably well (reaching the playoffs thrice and playing their first-ever final in 2020 edition). However, Ponting-led team management have been criticised for their team combination, underutilisation of key players, etc. in IPL 2023. Thus, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has suggested Sourav Ganguly's name as DC's next head coach.

<h2>GANGULY AS NEXT DC COACH?&nbsp;</h2>

"Sourav Ganguly's presence in the Delhi dugout is a big deal. I think if Dada is given the responsibility of coach as well, he can make a big difference in this team. Dada has knowledge of the psychology of Indian players. He knows how to run the dressing room and Delhi should definitely take advantage of that. At the time of the toss, Warner has said that his team has now started preparing for the next season and in this context, it would not be wrong to see Ganguly in a changed role," said Pathan.

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Ganguly was part of the DC setup in IPL 2019 as the team advisor before he came back into the setup as the Director of Cricket before IPL 2023. Ganguly has led IPL teams in the past, such as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the now-defunct Pune Warriors (PWI), but never donned the coaching hat. It will be interesting to see if the DC team management remains intact following their dismal run in IPL 2023. If Ponting is sacked, Ganguly can be a worthy successor.

Only time will tell if DC back their under-fire team management or make wholesome changes ahead of IPL 2024.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have had a torrid run in IPL 2023. The David Warner-led side were on the back foot before the ongoing season commenced with regular captain Rishabh Pant out of action after a horrific accident on December 30, 2022.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have had a torrid run in IPL 2023. The David Warner-led side were on the back foot before the ongoing season commenced with regular captain Rishabh Pant out of action after a horrific accident on December 30, 2022. Since the start of the season, DC struggled for momentum and while they did achieve some inspiring wins, they became the first team to be eliminated this season after two back-to-back defeats in the last week. Ever since Ricky Ponting was appointed as the DC head coach, ahead of IPL 2018 (back when the franchise was known as the Delhi Daredevils), the franchise has done considerably well (reaching the playoffs thrice and playing their first-ever final in 2020 edition). However, Ponting-led team management have been criticised for their team combination, underutilisation of key players, etc. in IPL 2023. Thus, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has suggested Sourav Ganguly's name as DC's next head coach. GANGULY AS NEXT DC COACH? "Sourav Ganguly's presence in the Delhi dugout is a big deal. I think if Dada is given the responsibility of coach as well, he can make a big difference in this team. Dada has knowledge of the psychology of Indian players. He knows how to run the dressing room and Delhi should definitely take advantage of that. At the time of the toss, Warner has said that his team has now started preparing for the next season and in this context, it would not be wrong to see Ganguly in a changed role," said Pathan. Also Read: IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma dances down the track, smacks a huge SIX in LSG vs MI clash - Watch Ganguly was part of the DC setup in IPL 2019 as the team advisor before he came back into the setup as the Director of Cricket before IPL 2023. Ganguly has led IPL teams in the past, such as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the now-defunct Pune Warriors (PWI), but never donned the coaching hat. It will be interesting to see if the DC team management remains intact following their dismal run in IPL 2023. If Ponting is sacked, Ganguly can be a worthy successor. Only time will tell if DC back their under-fire team management or make wholesome changes ahead of IPL 2024.

IPL 2023: Sourav Ganguly should take over as DC's head coach next season, suggests Irfan Pathan

Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022.

Gavaskar, while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, said, "I believe Axar Patel should be appointed the captain of Delhi Capitals. He is an honest player. He's in a good rhythm. The Indian team can benefit from him being named the captain of the franchise and performing well. All these things should be done in a long run."

The statement comes as Delhi won its second match on the trot after losing five in a row. Patel chipped in with both bat and ball in Delhi's second with as he first scored 34 off 34, helping Capitals put up 144/9 in 20 overs. He then took 2/21i his four overs as Delhi won a cliffhanger by seven runs.

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Speaking on his performance at the post-match presentation, he said, "2/21 since I scored 34 in 34 so the two wickets were more important. I ordered for coffee and I left the glass like that, when three wickets fell in one over. Pandey and I discussed we need to take it as deep as possible."

All in all, Axar has been a top performer for Delhi this season with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has scored 182 runs in seven matches so far and is behind only skipper David Warner, who has scored 306 runs in seven matches. In terms of bowling, he's second highest wicket-taker for Delhi along with Anrich Nortje with six wickets this season, only behind spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has seven wickets.

With two wins in seven games, Delhi have four points with a long way to long if they wish to be a part of playoffs this season.

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Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022.

Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022. Gavaskar, while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, said, "I believe Axar Patel should be appointed the captain of Delhi Capitals. He is an honest player. He's in a good rhythm. The Indian team can benefit from him being named the captain of the franchise and performing well. All these things should be done in a long run." The statement comes as Delhi won its second match on the trot after losing five in a row. Patel chipped in with both bat and ball in Delhi's second with as he first scored 34 off 34, helping Capitals put up 144/9 in 20 overs. He then took 2/21i his four overs as Delhi won a cliffhanger by seven runs. Also Read: WTC Final, 2023: BCCI announces squad, Ajinkya Rahane makes a comeback Speaking on his performance at the post-match presentation, he said, "2/21 since I scored 34 in 34 so the two wickets were more important. I ordered for coffee and I left the glass like that, when three wickets fell in one over. Pandey and I discussed we need to take it as deep as possible." All in all, Axar has been a top performer for Delhi this season with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has scored 182 runs in seven matches so far and is behind only skipper David Warner, who has scored 306 runs in seven matches. In terms of bowling, he's second highest wicket-taker for Delhi along with Anrich Nortje with six wickets this season, only behind spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has seven wickets. With two wins in seven games, Delhi have four points with a long way to long if they wish to be a part of playoffs this season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to replace Warner as captain with THIS Indian player

Veteran IPL batter David Warner's Delhi Capitals finally won a game this season after going down in five successive matches before this. Although Warner has runs under his belt in IPL 2023, having completed four fifties in six matches, he still looked far from convincing until against KKR the other night, where he turned back the clock with a 41-ball 57.

Unlike how it fared in the games before Wednesday, where Delhi used to lose a cluster of wickets inside the Powerplay - this time, they remained on 61 for one by the end of six overs in the chase of 128. Pin-pointing this as the difference-maker in his approach, Warner said he enjoyed taking on the bowlers without worrying about shouldering the responsibility of bailing the team out of trouble early on.

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"We didn't lose three wickets in a row. There are going to be a lot of critics out there to suggest that I haven't been batting the way I normally bat. But when you lose three wickets in a row in two overs, and I faced three balls, what can you do? You can't really do anything. You have to have some sense of responsibility. Just like little Bangalore. You know (if) I get out, people would have criticised me getting out but that's just the game, that's how it is," Warner replied to his critics who questioned his strike rate in the games earlier.&nbsp;

On a track that didn't look like providing the best balance between bat and ball, Warner struck 11 fours, four of which had come in Sunil Narine's first over. Opening up on how it was batting with a different approach against KKR, Warner said he felt like finding his rhythm back and even added before the match, he did have a couple of good net sessions that paid dividends.

"For us, it's about backing yourself and coming out and executing your skills. I felt like my match-ups were there, and I'll take the powerplay on. And we didn't lose wickets in clumps in the first two overs. So that plays a big role as well. But for me, I felt that I had my rhythm back again, I had a good couple of net sessions. I was probably a bit tentative losing a lot of wickets in the first couple of games, but for me, it's about going out there and just playing like the way I do and the way that I know, and then it's going to be better off for us and the team," Delhi Capitals captain added.

Meanwhile, this win has opened DC's campaign in IPL 2023, and they will like to carry the winning momentum. They next face SunRisers Hyderabad on April 24th.

Veteran IPL batter David Warner's Delhi Capitals finally won a game this season after going down in five successive matches before this. Although Warner has runs under his belt in IPL 2023, having completed four fifties in six matches, he still looked far from convincing until against KKR the other night, where he turned back the clock with a 41-ball 57.

Veteran IPL batter David Warner's Delhi Capitals finally won a game this season after going down in five successive matches before this. Although Warner has runs under his belt in IPL 2023, having completed four fifties in six matches, he still looked far from convincing until against KKR the other night, where he turned back the clock with a 41-ball 57. Unlike how it fared in the games before Wednesday, where Delhi used to lose a cluster of wickets inside the Powerplay - this time, they remained on 61 for one by the end of six overs in the chase of 128. Pin-pointing this as the difference-maker in his approach, Warner said he enjoyed taking on the bowlers without worrying about shouldering the responsibility of bailing the team out of trouble early on. ALSO READ: Mickey Arthur's appointment as PCB's new Director of Cricket baffles Ramiz Raja "We didn't lose three wickets in a row. There are going to be a lot of critics out there to suggest that I haven't been batting the way I normally bat. But when you lose three wickets in a row in two overs, and I faced three balls, what can you do? You can't really do anything. You have to have some sense of responsibility. Just like little Bangalore. You know (if) I get out, people would have criticised me getting out but that's just the game, that's how it is," Warner replied to his critics who questioned his strike rate in the games earlier. On a track that didn't look like providing the best balance between bat and ball, Warner struck 11 fours, four of which had come in Sunil Narine's first over. Opening up on how it was batting with a different approach against KKR, Warner said he felt like finding his rhythm back and even added before the match, he did have a couple of good net sessions that paid dividends. "For us, it's about backing yourself and coming out and executing your skills. I felt like my match-ups were there, and I'll take the powerplay on. And we didn't lose wickets in clumps in the first two overs. So that plays a big role as well. But for me, I felt that I had my rhythm back again, I had a good couple of net sessions. I was probably a bit tentative losing a lot of wickets in the first couple of games, but for me, it's about going out there and just playing like the way I do and the way that I know, and then it's going to be better off for us and the team," Delhi Capitals captain added. Meanwhile, this win has opened DC's campaign in IPL 2023, and they will like to carry the winning momentum. They next face SunRisers Hyderabad on April 24th.

IPL 2023: David Warner hits back at critics following Delhi's first win of the season

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) have got back most of their stolen gear, captain David Warner confirmed via Instagram on Friday. It is not known yet where the equipment was retrieved.

Delhi Capitals players learnt about their missing cricketing equipment after they landed from Bengaluru at the Delhi Airport on Wednesday. On Friday, Warner shared an Instagram story in which he showed a snapshot of numerous stolen bats and other batting equipment.

"They found the culprits. Few missing still but thank you," he wrote.

Delhi Capitals on Thursday won their first game of the season as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a low-scoring thriller. The Capitals won by three wickets to end their five-match losing streak.

A collective bowling performance, where four bowlers picked up two wickets each, helped DC bowl KKR out for 127. David Warner then led from the front with the bat with 57 of 41 and Axar Patel played a crucial knock of 19* of 22 to hold his nerve and take DC past the finish line after KKR had fought back hard to take the match down the wire.

Warner had struggled with his strike-rate in previous games.

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"For us, it's about backing yourself and coming out and executing your skills. I felt like my match-ups were there and I'll take the Power-play on. And we didn't lose wickets in clumps in the first two overs. So that plays a big role as well," Warner said after the match.

"But for me, I felt that I had my rhythm back again, I had a good couple of net sessions. I was probably a bit tentative losing a lot of wickets in the first couple of games but for me, it's about going out there and just playing like the way I do and the way that I know, and then it's going to be better off for us and the team," Warner added.

In their next match, Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) have got back most of their stolen gear, captain David Warner confirmed via Instagram on Friday. It is not known yet where the equipment was retrieved.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) have got back most of their stolen gear, captain David Warner confirmed via Instagram on Friday. It is not known yet where the equipment was retrieved. Delhi Capitals players learnt about their missing cricketing equipment after they landed from Bengaluru at the Delhi Airport on Wednesday. On Friday, Warner shared an Instagram story in which he showed a snapshot of numerous stolen bats and other batting equipment. "They found the culprits. Few missing still but thank you," he wrote. Delhi Capitals on Thursday won their first game of the season as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a low-scoring thriller. The Capitals won by three wickets to end their five-match losing streak. A collective bowling performance, where four bowlers picked up two wickets each, helped DC bowl KKR out for 127. David Warner then led from the front with the bat with 57 of 41 and Axar Patel played a crucial knock of 19* of 22 to hold his nerve and take DC past the finish line after KKR had fought back hard to take the match down the wire. Warner had struggled with his strike-rate in previous games. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: There cannot be a bigger cricketer than MS Dhoni in India, says Harbhajan Singh "For us, it's about backing yourself and coming out and executing your skills. I felt like my match-ups were there and I'll take the Power-play on. And we didn't lose wickets in clumps in the first two overs. So that plays a big role as well," Warner said after the match. "But for me, I felt that I had my rhythm back again, I had a good couple of net sessions. I was probably a bit tentative losing a lot of wickets in the first couple of games but for me, it's about going out there and just playing like the way I do and the way that I know, and then it's going to be better off for us and the team," Warner added. In their next match, Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals get back stolen equipment, skipper David Warner posts on Instagram

Delhi Capitals (DC) finally broke the duck for the season as they registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, having got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a low-scoring affair, DC were made to sweat while chasing the 128-run target as they won the contest with four&nbsp;balls to spare. Skipper David Warner was the architect of the win for DC as he top-scored with 57 runs.

<h2>DC finally off the mark</h2>

Chasing 128, the hosts made a decent start with Warner and Prithvi Shaw (13) as the pair put together an opening stand of 38 runs. While Shaw was dismissed in the powerplay, Warner continued his exploits wickets kept on tumbling at the other end. While the likes of Mitchell Marsh (2) and Philip Salt (5) did not make big contributions, it was the helpful knocks of Manish Pandey (21) and Axar Patel (19) that steered DC home in the final over. Alongside Axar, Lalit Yadav remained unbeaten on four for DC as they registered their first win of the season.

<h2>DC keep KKR at bay</h2>

Fiery spells from Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav helped Delhi Capitals bundle out Kolkata Knight Riders for 127 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.

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For DC, Ishant, Axar, Nortje and Kuldeep bagged two wickets respectively while Mukesh Kumar scalped one. For KKR, Jason Roy scored the highest with 43 off 39 while Andre Russell played an unbeaten crucial knock of 38 in 31 deliveries. KKR threw wickets away in the powerplay and paid the price as they were only able to post 127 runs on the scoreboard. Opted to field first, Delhi Capitals bowlers got the better of KKR by dismissing Kolkata's three batters in under powerplay.

After registering their first win of the campaign Delhi will look for another win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday, April 24 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. On the flip side, having lost three matches in a row KKR will look to get back to winning ways against four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday at the Eden Gardens.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) finally broke the duck for the season as they registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, having got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Delhi Capitals (DC) finally broke the duck for the season as they registered their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, having got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium. In a low-scoring affair, DC were made to sweat while chasing the 128-run target as they won the contest with four balls to spare. Skipper David Warner was the architect of the win for DC as he top-scored with 57 runs. DC finally off the mark Chasing 128, the hosts made a decent start with Warner and Prithvi Shaw (13) as the pair put together an opening stand of 38 runs. While Shaw was dismissed in the powerplay, Warner continued his exploits wickets kept on tumbling at the other end. While the likes of Mitchell Marsh (2) and Philip Salt (5) did not make big contributions, it was the helpful knocks of Manish Pandey (21) and Axar Patel (19) that steered DC home in the final over. Alongside Axar, Lalit Yadav remained unbeaten on four for DC as they registered their first win of the season. DC keep KKR at bay Fiery spells from Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav helped Delhi Capitals bundle out Kolkata Knight Riders for 127 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. ALSO READ | Explained – Why India should look beyond Jasprit Bumrah for 2023 World Cup? For DC, Ishant, Axar, Nortje and Kuldeep bagged two wickets respectively while Mukesh Kumar scalped one. For KKR, Jason Roy scored the highest with 43 off 39 while Andre Russell played an unbeaten crucial knock of 38 in 31 deliveries. KKR threw wickets away in the powerplay and paid the price as they were only able to post 127 runs on the scoreboard. Opted to field first, Delhi Capitals bowlers got the better of KKR by dismissing Kolkata's three batters in under powerplay. After registering their first win of the campaign Delhi will look for another win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday, April 24 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. On the flip side, having lost three matches in a row KKR will look to get back to winning ways against four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday at the Eden Gardens. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: DC finally break duck for season, beat KKR by four wickets in low-scoring thriller

Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will see the winless Delhi Capitals (DC) host the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Zealand on Thursday evening (April 20). The David Warner-led Delhi franchise have looked a pale shadow of themselves after five straight defeats and, hence, will be eager to get off the mark as the competition has already got intense between all other nine teams. Thus, DC will not like to be left behind and will aim to open their account versus KKR.&nbsp;

Talking about KKR, the Nitish Rana-led franchise have had a topsy-turvy ride. After five games, they have won two and lost three and, thus, need to pull up their socks. For them to become more consistent, they need the likes of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell -- two of their most experienced players -- to come good and deliver more often than not. They also need to fix their opening combination as the league stage is now nearing its halfway mark.&nbsp;

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Match preview and result prediction of DC vs KKR:&nbsp;Match 28 is expected to go down to the wire as it will feature two sides who have not looked at their very best so far. The two games at the venue in this season has seen the surface have something for the bowlers, being a bit sticky, but it becomes better for batting as the game goes on. Expect another 170-180-plus affair with chasing team to start as favourites. In head-to-head, DC have won 14 whereas KKR have emerged victorious on 16 occasions in 31 face-offs overall.&nbsp;Expect the tide to turn in DC's favour this evening.&nbsp;

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Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will see the winless Delhi Capitals (DC) host the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Zealand on Thursday evening (April 20).

Match 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will see the winless Delhi Capitals (DC) host the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Zealand on Thursday evening (April 20). The David Warner-led Delhi franchise have looked a pale shadow of themselves after five straight defeats and, hence, will be eager to get off the mark as the competition has already got intense between all other nine teams. Thus, DC will not like to be left behind and will aim to open their account versus KKR. Talking about KKR, the Nitish Rana-led franchise have had a topsy-turvy ride. After five games, they have won two and lost three and, thus, need to pull up their socks. For them to become more consistent, they need the likes of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell -- two of their most experienced players -- to come good and deliver more often than not. They also need to fix their opening combination as the league stage is now nearing its halfway mark. Also read: IPL 2023, Match 27th: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore - Match preview and result prediction Match preview and result prediction of DC vs KKR: Match 28 is expected to go down to the wire as it will feature two sides who have not looked at their very best so far. The two games at the venue in this season has seen the surface have something for the bowlers, being a bit sticky, but it becomes better for batting as the game goes on. Expect another 170-180-plus affair with chasing team to start as favourites. In head-to-head, DC have won 14 whereas KKR have emerged victorious on 16 occasions in 31 face-offs overall. Expect the tide to turn in DC's favour this evening. Squads: Delhi Capitals: David Warner(c), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Yash Dhull, Manish Pandey, Abishek Porel(w), Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Lalit Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar, Sarfaraz Khan, Chetan Sakariya, Praveen Dubey, Rilee Rossouw, Rovman Powell, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Philip Salt, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ripal Patel, Vicky Ostwal Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), N Jagadeesan, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma, Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, David Wiese, Tim Southee, Jason Roy, Litton Das, Kulwant Khejroliya, Harshit Rana, Aarya Desai

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match preview and result prediction

In a shocking incident, various bats and other items have been stolen from Delhi Capitals players' kit bag. Among the items apart from bats which have gone missing from DC players' kit are batting pads, shoes, thigh-pads and gloves as well.

According to the media outlet, the Indian Express, a total of 16 bats have been stolen. The players affected by the incident are DC skipper David Warner whoes three bats were stolen, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh lost two of his bats while wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt lost three. Indian youngster Yash Dhull also lost five of his bats.

The cost of bats stolen from the foreign players' kit bags was INR 1 lakh each, as per the Indian Express. The incident came to light when the players received their respective kits after coming back from Bangalore. The matter was escalated soon to the franchise officials who then raised a official complaint.&nbsp;

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“All of them were shocked when they heard that everyone had lost something or the other from their kit bags. This is the first time such an incident has happened and the matter was soon raised to the logistics department, police and later at the airport. The investigation is on,” a Delhi Capitals source confirmed to the Indian Express.

Speaking to the media outlet, DCP (Airport) Devesh Kumar Mahla said that they were informed about the incident on Tuesday evening when two people came to IGI airport to report the mass stealing.

“Our duty officer asked them to write a complaint with all the details and gave them a paper. They said that they would get all the details and will file a complaint. Appropriate legal action would be taken,” DCP Mahla said.

While DC managed to conduct a practice session on Tuesday, the players have contacted their agents for the new bats in the meantime. Delhi play their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 20.

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In a shocking incident, various bats and other items have been stolen from Delhi Capitals players' kit bag. Among the items apart from bats which have gone missing from DC players' kit are batting pads, shoes, thigh-pads and gloves as well.

In a shocking incident, various bats and other items have been stolen from Delhi Capitals players' kit bag. Among the items apart from bats which have gone missing from DC players' kit are batting pads, shoes, thigh-pads and gloves as well. According to the media outlet, the Indian Express, a total of 16 bats have been stolen. The players affected by the incident are DC skipper David Warner whoes three bats were stolen, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh lost two of his bats while wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt lost three. Indian youngster Yash Dhull also lost five of his bats. The cost of bats stolen from the foreign players' kit bags was INR 1 lakh each, as per the Indian Express. The incident came to light when the players received their respective kits after coming back from Bangalore. The matter was escalated soon to the franchise officials who then raised a official complaint. Also Read: Sachin posts CHEEKY tweet on son Arjun Tendulkar taking maiden wicket in MI vs SRH tie “All of them were shocked when they heard that everyone had lost something or the other from their kit bags. This is the first time such an incident has happened and the matter was soon raised to the logistics department, police and later at the airport. The investigation is on,” a Delhi Capitals source confirmed to the Indian Express. Speaking to the media outlet, DCP (Airport) Devesh Kumar Mahla said that they were informed about the incident on Tuesday evening when two people came to IGI airport to report the mass stealing. “Our duty officer asked them to write a complaint with all the details and gave them a paper. They said that they would get all the details and will file a complaint. Appropriate legal action would be taken,” DCP Mahla said. While DC managed to conduct a practice session on Tuesday, the players have contacted their agents for the new bats in the meantime. Delhi play their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 20. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall.

Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over.

But the 36-year-old will head to England as part of a 17-man squad that also includes Josh Inglis as cover for wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and Marcus Harris and Matthew Renshaw as back-up batters.

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There was no room for batsman Peter Handscomb, who featured on the recent Test tour of India and is currently playing county cricket in England.

Spinners Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann, who also went to India, were similarly overlooked with Todd Murphy getting the nod as second spinner to Nathan Lyon. &nbsp;

Big-hitting Marsh, who has long battled injuries, returns as a likely replacement for Cameron Green should he pick up an injury.

"The UK is a very different assignment from our most recent tour of India and some of the changes are based upon the conditions we are anticipating," said chairman of selectors George Bailey.&nbsp;

"Marcus, Josh and Mitch return to the squad and provide valuable depth and flexibility within their respective skillsets."

Australia play India at The Oval in the World Test Championship final from June 7 followed by five Ashes Tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval.

Bailey said selectors would evaluate the makeup of the squad following the first three matches.&nbsp;

"We see value in revisiting the squad following the second Ashes Test given the short turnaround between the WTC final and the first Ashes Test, along with the length of the tour," he said.

Australia squad: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner

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Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall.

Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall. Veteran opener Warner is fighting to save his career after a lean run with the bat that had some questioning whether his time was over. But the 36-year-old will head to England as part of a 17-man squad that also includes Josh Inglis as cover for wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and Marcus Harris and Matthew Renshaw as back-up batters. Also Read: Mumbai Indians register hat-trick of wins after stellar show from Cameron Green, beat SRH by 14 runs There was no room for batsman Peter Handscomb, who featured on the recent Test tour of India and is currently playing county cricket in England. Spinners Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann, who also went to India, were similarly overlooked with Todd Murphy getting the nod as second spinner to Nathan Lyon. Big-hitting Marsh, who has long battled injuries, returns as a likely replacement for Cameron Green should he pick up an injury. "The UK is a very different assignment from our most recent tour of India and some of the changes are based upon the conditions we are anticipating," said chairman of selectors George Bailey. "Marcus, Josh and Mitch return to the squad and provide valuable depth and flexibility within their respective skillsets." Australia play India at The Oval in the World Test Championship final from June 7 followed by five Ashes Tests at Edgbaston, Lord's, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval. Bailey said selectors would evaluate the makeup of the squad following the first three matches. "We see value in revisiting the squad following the second Ashes Test given the short turnaround between the WTC final and the first Ashes Test, along with the length of the tour," he said. Australia squad: Pat Cummins (capt), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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