David Warner
'Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their WC success': Ponting
Ponting said there were concerns about middle-order's ability to play spin but the return of Warner and Smith has strengthened the team.
'Go easy on Smith and Warner', Mooen Ali requests fans to behave decently
Both Smith and Warner will be returning to high-intensity action at the showpiece event after serving one-year bans.
ICC World Cup 2019: Top five batsmen to watch out for
England batsmen are expected to lead the race of top run-scorers as they have been in phenomenal form in ongoing series against Pakistan.
ICC World Cup 2019: Steve Waugh places his bets on David Warner and Steve Smith
Smith and Warner spent a year out of their national team, serving bans for the ball-tampering scandal.
Australia's hopes of retaining its World Cup title looks realistic
The five-time winners have showed exemplary resilience in navigating the tempestuous phase that nearly broke their back and spirit.
'Warner and Smith ready to retaliate against England Crowd', says Langer
Warner and Smith return to high intensity action at the showpiece event after serving out their one-year bans.
'Pandya and Rahul are back in form': Warner sends warning to WC rivals
For tournament favourites India, the foremost gain has to be Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's performance.
Barmy Army doctors Warney's official WC jersey, replaces 'Australia' with 'Cheats'
Justin Langer said they won't be rattled by a hostile reception at the WC as England's Barmy Army gave them a taste of what to expect.
'Warner should open with Finch in World Cup': Mark Waugh
Finch recently suggested that either Khawaja, Warner or himself could bat in that position during the World Cup.
Smith, Warner to play Australia's pre-World Cup warm-up game vs New Zealand
Warner will bat at number three behind Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja, with Smith named at four in the one-day match at Allan Border Field.