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Warner predicted high scores in the upcoming ODI World Cup in England, starting May 30.

'IPL served as a foundation stone for World Cup preparations', says David Warner

Playing his last match of season on Monday night, Warner struck a belligerent 81 off 56 balls to end his IPL 2019 campaign with 692 runs.

30 Apr 2019 11:22 AM

Smith’s ban ended last month and the 29-year old has already found a spot in the 15-member squad announced by Cricket Australia. (Photo: BCCI)

'I was bit surprised by it,' says Smith on getting the captaincy charge back

The management called me yesterday and said that they wanted me to captain the rest of the season: Smith

21 Apr 2019 12:20 PM

In the fallout from Capetown, Bancroft, being the youngest player in the side, has elicited the most sympathy from the public and media alike. (Photo: AFP / AP)

Why we must embrace Warner and Smith on their comebacks

Smith and Warner have had it rough as they have had to hold on to form and confidence amidst dwindling public opinion.

18 Apr 2019 8:56 AM

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

Warner has scored 400 runs in 7 matches in IPL 2019 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with an impressive average of 80. (Photo: PTI)

Khawaja and Finch's opening position in jeopardy after David Warner's return.

Warner has been in blistering touch in the Indian Premier League and typically opens the batting.

16 Apr 2019 11:16 AM

They are likely to miss a couple of matches for their respective franchises, besides the knockout stage in case the teams make it to the play-offs. (Photo: AP)

Smith, Warner to join national squad on May 2, will leave IPL by April end

The two were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales.

15 Apr 2019 12:05 PM

Australia will open its World Cup title defence against Afghanistan at the Bristol County Ground on June 1.

Cricket Australia offers contract to 20 players: Smith, Warner named among the list

Pacemen James Pattinson and Nathan Coulter-Nile and spinner Adam Zampa, who were all kept out last year, have won their contracts back.

15 Apr 2019 11:49 AM

The inclusion of big hitters has led to the dropping of in-form batsman Peter Handscomb and Ashton Turner. (Photo: AFP)

Austalia announces final World Cup Squad list, includes Smith and Warner

The return of Smith and Warner has strengthened the batting line-up of the title defenders.

15 Apr 2019 11:43 AM

Bancroft was handed over a nine-month ban for his action while Smith and Warner served a year-long ban. (Photo: AFP / AP)

'It's history now, I want to move forward and play for Australia again': Bancroft

In March last year, Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the condition of the match-ball during the third test against SA.

11 Apr 2019 2:19 PM

While Smith and Warner are trying to get their place back in the Australian squad for this year's World Cup and Ashes tour, Ambrose feels they should have been banned for one more year. (Photo: File)

'I believe they will never do it again': Curtly Ambrose on Sandpapergate incident

The 55-year-old from Antigua, however, hoped that the duo can make it to the Australian team for the World Cup.

11 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

The reintegration of Warner and co-conspirator Steve Smith has already begun with the pair meeting the one-day team after their bans expired late last month. (Photo: File)

'Warner needs Australian cricket more than they need him': Graeme Smith

Warner is suspected of instigating a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the now infamous Cape Town Test last year.

10 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

RCB's win-less streak continues as they suffered their fourth consecutive loss in this year's IPL, but Kohli took solace from the fact that they dragged the game against Rajasthan Royals deep. (Photo: BCCI)

'We must keep believing that we can still turn things around': Kohli

RCB managed 158 for 4 on a difficult wicket, a target which Rajasthan chased down with one ball to spare by losing just three wickets.

03 Apr 2019 4:37 PM

Cricket Australia slapped former captain Steve Smith and his deputy Warner with 12-month suspensions, which expired last week, for the Cape Town scandal and the duo are expected to be included in the 15-man World Cup squad. (Photo: File)

Warner utilising IPL time as he seeks World Cup selection

David Warner had little time to stake his claim for a place in Australia’s World Cup squad as he served 1 year ban for ball-tampering.

01 Apr 2019 3:36 PM

Rajasthan will now host Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2 while Chennai will be hosted by Mumbai Indians on April 3. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Hungry CSK registers third straight win vs Rajasthan

Dhoni remained constant on the on-end and then formed a partnership with Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja of 56 and 31 runs respectively.

01 Apr 2019 12:57 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

'We are extremely disappointed in an article (that) claims we intended to withdraw from the fourth test during last year’s tour of South Africa had David Warner been free to play', the four bowlers said in a Cricket Australia statement on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia's prime bowlers say there was no feud between them and Warner

Local media, however, reported on Thursday that the bowlers had considered boycotting the match if Warner was selected.

31 Mar 2019 1:25 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

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

Ashwin himself is struggling to make a comeback to the Indian side and is likely to miss the World Cup bus with Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja doing a nice job with the white ball. (Photo: PTI)

'Smith is a quality player but comebacks are tough': Ashwin

The spotlight will be on Smith when Rajasthan Royals' clash with Punjab tomorrow.

24 Mar 2019 7:21 PM

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