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The World Cup is scheduled to be played in England from May 30 to July 14. Australia will play against England and Sri Lanka in the warm-ups before opening its title defence against Afghanistan at the Bristol County Ground on June 1. (Photo: AP)

‘Have no issues with the return of Smith, Warner’: Finch

After a year-long ban by CA for their involvement in ball-tampering incident, Smith and Warner were named in Australia’s 2019 WC squad.

16 Apr 2019 11:45 AM

Finch also had brilliant stand together during the series against India and Pakistan. (Photo: Icc Cricket world cup/ twitter)

Finch to choose either Khawaja or Warner to open batting with him at the World Cup

The Australia captain and Warner have had formed a successful first wicket partnership and had opened during the 2015 edition on home soil.

15 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

Carey was named a co-vice captain of the limited-overs sides captained by Aaron Finch during the home summer, and has impressed with his glovework during recent series against Pakistan and India. (Photo: AP)

Ponting sees Alex Carey as possible replacement for Aaron Finch

Carey has set his sights no higher than ensuring his spot in the 15-man World Cup squad, expected to be announced next week.

03 Apr 2019 3:45 PM

Finch admitted the potential return of Warner, who has been in top form in the Indian Premier League, and Smith would mean some difficult choices when the World Cup squad is named later this month. (Photo: AFP)

Finch says Aussies will give their best in WC after India , Pak series win

'We'll go to the World Cup with a lot of confidence now, even after a lot of people wrote us off' said Finch, who scored 451 runs.

01 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

The defending champions must name their 15-man squad this month for the tournament in England and Wales and Langer said the make-up was becoming clear. (Photo: AP)

'There will be one or two guy brutally unlucky to not get selected': Langer

Australia's selectors also face a bowling conundrum.

01 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

Maxwell raised his third successive half-century of the series and smashed Pakistan seamers at will with his extravagant shots on both sides of the wicket. (Photo: AFP)

Rampaging Australia cleans sweeps Young Pakistan 5-0

Maxwell's arrival at the crease saw Australia adding 107 runs in the last 10 overs.

01 Apr 2019 12:16 PM

The captain on Thursday said that contributing to the team's string of wins makes him feel better. (Photo: AP)

‘When you contribute to team’s winning cause you feel better’: Finch

The captain was going through a bad patch as he recorded just 93 in the third ODI at Ranchi in the recently concluded series against India.

29 Mar 2019 12:50 PM

Finch said it would be tough for selectors to decide who to leave out of the 15-man squad for the May 30-July 14 World Cup in England. (Photo: AP)

'Will be bloody hard to fit disgraced smith and warner to WC squad': Finch

Both Smith and Warner are eligible to return to the national side after their 12-month suspensions for ball-tampering ended on Thursday.

29 Mar 2019 11:26 AM

Smith, who was the top-ranked batsman in test cricket, and Warner accepted their 12-month bans for their parts in the plot. (Photo: AFP/AP)

Smith, Warner to join national side as ban expires on Friday

Smith and Warner are playing franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League, while Australia is in the UAE playing Pakistan.

28 Mar 2019 4:54 PM

The win was Australia’s sixth in a row after their 3-2 comeback victory in the series in India this month. (Photo: AP)

Glenn Maxwell's quick fire 55 seals series for Australia

Australia cruised to an 80-run victory over Pakistan in the third one-dayer and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

28 Mar 2019 4:27 PM

David Warner also made a stunning comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he scored a stunning 85 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders. The batsman said that he hopes that Warner has a fantastic IPL. (Photo: AP)

'Selectors have a massive headache before World Cup': Nathan Lyon

'The guys in our dressing room, and with Steve Smith and David Warner coming back – they are world-class players', said Lyon.

25 Mar 2019 1:57 PM

Finch struck 11 fours and six sixes as he recorded his highest-ever score in the ODI format. (Photo: AP)

Finch's 153 helps Australia take 2-0 lead vs Pakistan

In pursuit of 285, the skipper was in complete control from the very start as he opened the innings with a target of 285 to chase.

25 Mar 2019 1:01 PM

Finch hopes his team keeps improving. (Photo: AFP)

Finch expects Australia to carry same momentum vs Pakistan

The Pakistan series is the last chance for Australia to fill any gaps before they defend their World Cup title.

22 Mar 2019 6:26 PM

The selectors will have a hard time selecting their squad for the World Cup as they will have to make room for the banned duo. (Photo: AP)

'Australia are probably never true underdogs in world cups': Finch

Finch-led Australia won both T20 series as well as ODI series against India, which evidently boosted the morale of Australia team.

22 Mar 2019 6:23 PM

Finch willing to demote self when Smith, Warner return

Finch and Khawaja are expected to open in the series against Pakistan.

22 Mar 2019 6:14 AM

'If that means me batting at six, I'll comfortably do that. If it's at the top, three or four - it doesn't matter', Finch said. (Photo: AP)

'I will be fine batting at any position', says Aaron Finch

Finch's slot has become more insecure with the highly-rated Usman Khawaja displaying terrific form in the dramatic ODI series win in India.

21 Mar 2019 4:46 PM

Stephen Fleming has quit after four seasons in charge, having witnessed his team implode to city rivals the Renegades in this year's Big Bash League final. (Photo: Twitter)

Fleming steps down as coach of Melbourne Stars

His decision follows fellow former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori opting not to renew his contract with Brisbane Heat.

21 Mar 2019 3:46 PM

India resisted using the technology for years but finally adopted it in 2016, becoming the last Test nation to do so. (Photo: File)

Kohli chastises Decision Review System as 'inconsistent'

DRS is used by match officials to check umpires' decisions, using slow-motion replays, microphones and thermal imaging.

11 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

Aaron Finch, Australia captain, and returning batsman David Warner have had one of the most successful first-wicket partnerships. (Photo: ANI)

Khawaja's ton puts selectors in dilemma

Khawaja, who is averaging 51, along with his captain, Finch stitched a 193-run partnership together for the opening stand.

10 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

Australia takes on India in the second ODI on Tuesday, March 5 at Nagpur. (Photo: File)

Defending more runs will be good for the team and bowlers: Adam Zampa

Zampa was the pick of the bowlers in the first ODI of the five-match series as the spinner claimed the wicket of Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu.

04 Mar 2019 5:17 PM

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