Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.
David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.
K L Rahul struck an unbeaten 75 to anchor their nervy chase against Australia in a low-scoring contest and secure a five-wicket win in the opening one-day international.
Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.
Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.
Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.
After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa
Opener David Warner and all-rounder Mitch Marsh will be rested for the five-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka next month to prepare for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis was called up for Australia's two remaining Tests in India on the strength of his bowling and previous performances in the region, interim chief selector Trevor Hohns said on Thursday.
Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs
IMAGES from the IPL match played between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Navi Mumbai on Monday.
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.
The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .
South Africa seamer Anrich Nortje and Australia opener David Warner will be available for Delhi Capitals' next match in the Indian Premier League, coach Ricky Ponting said after the team lost to Gujarat Titans on Saturday.
Captain Rohit Sharma's return will certainly give solidity to the top order in the second ODI against Australia.
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Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side
IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test played between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Saturday.
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Those early wickets from Shami and Joseph, and some tight bowling and wickets by Rashid in the middle, didn't allow DC to go big or build worthwhile partnerships, leading to their undoing.
Phil Salt played an exceptional knock of 87 off just 45 balls.
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He walked on crutches in one of his first public appearances at Feroz Shah Kotla last year, but when an emotional Rishabh Pant walks out as captain of Delhi Capitals, he will need to put on his 'out of box' thinking cap to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match in New Delhi on Saturday.
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Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.
At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.
Australia captain Steve Smith said it has been 'an enjoyable tour' for the visitors after they outclassed India by 21 runs in the third ODI in Chennai on Wednesday.
'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'
Delhi Capitals will expect a more purposeful approach from its Indian batting unit as it plays for pride against Punjab Kings.
Delhi Capitals' bowling unit will have to punch above its weight against an in-form Lucknow Super Giants, who will start as overwhelming favourites in an Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.
Tim Paine wants Mitchell Marsh and Co. to 'manipulate' their final group game against Scotland to ensure that England are knocked out of the T20 World Cup.
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.
Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.
David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket
The Capitals have been inconsistent so far, winning five and losing six of their last 11 games.
Moeen cautioned that the team cannot solely rely on him, especially when there are other talented players in the squad.
Travis Head, D' Arcy Short and Chris Lynn have been dropped, while the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been rested.
After Australia resumed on 59-2, West Indies made frequent inroads to stay in the contest.
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