'Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well.'
Marnus Labuschagne broke into Australia's 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup in India at the last possible moment on Thursday on the back of his strong recent form while injured opener Travis Head was also included.
Delhi are enduring a poor start to the season as they have lost all their four games in IPL 2023 so far.
Opener David Warner, who set up a crucial victory for Australia with a whirlwind century in the ongoing World Cup on Friday, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings.
DC slumped to their fourth consecutive loss in the ongoing IPL after being outplayed by Mumbai Indians
McDonald said team management were continually talking to senior players about their plans.
Runs came in all directions at the Wankhede on Sunday.
Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Australia bowled out West Indies for 188 at Adelaide Oval on Day 1 of the first Test on Wednesday.
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IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in New Delhi on Saturday
>The stolen items included bats belonging to David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Yash Dhull as well as shoes and gloves.
Here's hoping his positivity rubs off on the DC squad when they face RCB.
Australia fret over Warner injury ahead of T20 World Cup opener
Play three pacers, include Boland in Indore, says Kasprowicz
Australia will begin their World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on Sunday.
Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).
Australia, fuelled by hundreds from Travis Head and David Warner, crushed England by 221 runs in the third One-Day International to sweep the series in front of largely empty stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Australia captain Pat Cummins says while he would love Cameron Green to focus all his energy playing for the national team, he will not stop the young all-rounder from taking part in IPL 2023.
David Warner is set to lead the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season and assistant coach Shane Watson said the opener will have a point to prove in the tournament.
However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.
Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori was asked by reporters whether a trip to the Indonesian tourist destination was the ideal preparation for the second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday
Glimpses from the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi, April 4, 2023, during the Delhi Capitals-Gujarat Titans game.
Australia will look for another dominating show but need to be cautious when they face a tenacious Netherlands in the World Cup 2023 match in New Delhi.
Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs
David Warner credits daughters for his Big Bash League return
Vaibhav Arora or Mitchell Starc? Whose bowling was the highlight?
'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'
IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday
Warner and Marsh are part of the Australian team which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in June-July to play three T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
Marsh, Smith dig Australia out of a hole in Pakistan Test
Jadeja applies 'ointment on sore finger'
Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".
Warner is still living with the leadership ban while accomplice Steve Smith happens to lead Australia
On Wednesday, Australia selector Tony Dodemaide refused to comment on Warner's Test future.
Did Jake Fraser-McGurk walk away with your vote?
Delhi Capitals made exciting additions to their squad at the IPL Mini-Auction 2024 in Dubai on Tuesday. The franchise bagged the hard-hitting Harry Brook for INR 4 crore along with Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for INR 5 crore and West Indian wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope for INR 75 lakh.