[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Steve Smith is all set to begin his new innings when he opens the batting for the first in his 13-year long Test career in the first Test against West Indies in Adelaide on Wednesday.The decision to elevate Smith to the top of the batting order drew mixed reaction from all quarters…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former coach John Buchanan, who led Australia to two 50-over World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007, has expressed his opinion that David Warner does not qualify as one of the cricketing greats. According to Buchanan, the title of “great” should be reserved for exceptional cricketers such as Don Bradman and Shane…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has endorsed Matt Renshaw as the ideal candidate to fill the opening position in Test cricket following David Warner‘s retirement.As Cricket Australia prepares to announce its Test squad for the upcoming series against West Indies starting on January 17, Renshaw, with an average of 29.31 from 14…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia cricketer Simon Katich believes that David Warner may never receive the public’s “full respect” due to his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Katich expressed the view that a portion of the public remains critical of Warner’s actions during the incident, which occurred in the Test against South Africa in…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The controversy surrounding the lifetime captaincy ban imposed on David Warner in the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal could have been handled differently, according to the retiring batting stalwart. Warner expressed his sentiments in Sydney on Monday, acknowledging that although the episode was challenging, he has moved forward from it.The lifetime…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Dynamic Australian opener David Warner has decided to conclude his one-day international cricket career before his farewell Test against Pakistan this week. However, he hasn’t ruled out the possibility of participating in the 2025 Champions Trophy if the need arises.In his 112th and final Test match, taking place in his hometown of…
[ad_1] SYDNEY: David Warner exits Test cricket this week as one of the best openers the world has known, but his exploits will forever be overshadowed by the role he played in the notorious ball-tampering scandal of 2018.The polarising 37-year-old Australian will pad up for an emotional farewell at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: While David Warner has publicly supported Marcus Harris as his potential successor for the opening slot in Tests, Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that they are exploring multiple options, and Cameron Green is also being considered.Warner is set to retire from Test cricket following the third match against Pakistan in…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As Australia gear up for their final Test series of the year against Pakistan, the question of who will replace veteran opener David Warner remains open-ended, according to head coach Andrew McDonald. Warner, seeking a Test farewell during the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney, has his spot secured for the first…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Veteran opener David Warner has secured his position in Australia’s Test squad for the first match against Pakistan, despite recent queries regarding his Test form. The 37-year-old, known for his outstanding white-ball performance at the World Cup, has faced criticism for scoring just one century since early 2020 and maintaining an average…
