IMAGES from the match between Australia and The Netherlands, played in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old revealed he was not slated to play but was drafted into the side as Mitchell Marsh was ill.
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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.
The Indian batters will have to put their best their foot forward against Australia in the series-deciding third ODI in Chennai on Tuesday.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia.
With batsman Steve Smith and all-rounder Cameron Green in reserve in the squad, some pundits had called on Australia to make changes for the next Super 12 game against former champions Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.
The Capitals broke their string of five consecutive defeats on Thursday, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi and on Friday, Warner revealed that most of the gear had been recovered and the culprits "found".
Delhi Capitals outclass champions Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs for their first victory in IPL 2024.
Senior pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award, the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.
The inscription on the bat read: 'Happy Birthday, Virat. You are a symbol of dedication and a living proof that age is just a number.'
Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.
Images from the second T20 International between England and Australia, at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales, on Friday.
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
'It's just not about one catch or one piece of fielding. Overall, I'd like to think intensity, backing up... not only doing your job but also making sure that you encourage and keep the right fielders at the right place. So, this one goes to Virat.'
Smith carried his bat with an unbeaten 91 in a losing cause in Brisbane.
Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia
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.
'...He kept bowling to his strength and we kept falling to his strength.'
The right-hander feels he can now play his natural game in the shortest format without any hesitation.
Australia face India in Dubai on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
England struggled with dropped catches, including those behind the stumps by Jonny Bairstow
Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.
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Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.
'But in the last few years that skill is definitely better than it was eight years ago when I started. And then as I said, the leadership, it helps me feel at home.'
It was a stunning turnaround for an Australia team which had lost five T20 series on the trot heading into the World Cup.
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.
CSK would be hoping to pick up two more points against Delhi Capitals, who have struggled in the tournament for the most part.
David Warner's place in the side remains a matter of speculation after his twin failure in Leeds.
'It was nice to have a bit of a break.'
Rohit Sharma on Sunday admitted that the biggest challenge in front of his side would be to play in different conditions over the course of the World Cup.
'T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what is to come.'
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.
Punjab Kings need a big win to keep their IPL 2023 Play-Off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals.
Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.
South Africa and India have advanced as the two other teams unbeaten in the group stage though both had their struggles in the United States leg of the tournament.
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India launched their home World Cup campaign with a six-wicket victory over Australia after Virat Kohli and KL Rahul guided them through a jittery run chase on Sunday.
IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in New Delhi on Saturday