Australia's captain Pat Cummins also dismissed the "completely made up" suggestion that Warner and Smith would walk away at the Oval and said they were focused on the task at hand.
This is not the first time an IPL-related reference was made at a PSL media briefing.
If series is on the line and Bumrah is fit, he has to play: Ian Bell
Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.
A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.
David Warner will continue as Australia vice-captain despite his involvement in a heated exchange in the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead, an incident which has drawn condemnation and put his fiery personality back in the spotlight.
Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game
Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.
Former coach John Buchanan does not consider David Warner as one of the greats of the game.
David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket
Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week
In Warner's absence, Shikhar Dhawan being a certainty in the playing eleven and the senior-most player in the set-up is likely to lead the side.
Warner will be examined by the Australian medical staff after batting in the nets before a final call is made on his availability for the series.
Bailey confirmed that Warner will be selected for the West Indies series and will be expected to participate.
Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson's criticism of ex-teammate David Warner's retirement intentions has prompted the veteran opener to respond, stating that his former teammate is entitled to his ideas, no matter how harsh.
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.
Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.
Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.
Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.
Warner sent out a special message for the Delhi franchise's regular captain, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery.
Under Warner, SRH have lost five of their six games in IPL 2021.
Warner's participation was considered doubtful for the next red-ball assignments for Australia, especially after his horrendous run in India with the bat.
Warner was pumped up, jumped with joy in front of his team dugout, then punched the air as he let out a big scream after Mukesh Kumar bowled a phenomenal last over to help Delhi to victory.
Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.
The former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper has been missing from the dugout for a couple of games.
Warner's place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third Test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs and fell to Stuart Broad in both innings.
David Warner is set to captain Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 as regular skipper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out with injuries following a major car accident.
This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.
The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.
The PCB on Tuesday confirmed the resumption of the Pakistan Super League on May 17, following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.
This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.
Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner shared his thoughts ahead of their IPL 2023 opener againts Lucknow Super Giants.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.
An enticing showdown between former Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner could take place on November 10.
David Warner saved the best for his former franchise SRH.
Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner to be lifted, saying the star batter has the capability to successfully lead a side.
Australia captain Steve Smith is to leave the Sri Lanka series mid-way and return to Australia early and rest up for the upcoming series against South Africa, with his deputy David Warner to take over captaincy of the visitors' one-day and T20 teams for the remainder of the tour. The news comes as Australia suffered an 82-run defeat in the second ODI against Sri Lanka to leave the series finely poised at 1-1.
Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.
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