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.
ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.
Cummins also expected Warner and other Australia batters to go after England's spin all-rounder Moeen Ali
Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Warner's impressive innings came after Australia selectors on Wednesday retained him in the squad for the WTC
Warner in our plans for India tour: Australia coach
David Warner hit 12 fours and three sixes in his inspired knock and completed his fifty in just 33 balls -- his 54th in the IPL and the 89th of his career.
DC had been staring at an early elimination, but Warner had remained optimistic.
David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.
Labuschagne said he is focused on winning matches for Australia, not on convincing anyone about his return to form.
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.
David Warner saved the best for his former franchise SRH.
The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide
David Warner averages a lowly 22.16 in nine Test matches in India, managing just 399 runs with just three fifties.
DC slumped to their fourth consecutive loss in the ongoing IPL after being outplayed by Mumbai Indians
David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.
Warner sent out a special message for the Delhi franchise's regular captain, who is currently undergoing rehab and recovery.
The CEOs have been discussing a collaboration for some time, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.
David Warner's place in the side remains a matter of speculation after his twin failure in Leeds.
Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said, the struggling David Warner missed out on a golden opportunity to retire in front of his home crowd.
190 seemed very much within Delhi Capital's means, but everything changed with Warner's dismissal.
Prithvi Shaw (51) and David Warner (61) steered Delhi Capitals to a flying start.
Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder Cameron Green has all the means to succeed as a Test opener.
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.
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.
Australia's batter Mitchell Marsh said he has no desire to open the innings in Test cricket once David Warner retires.
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.
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It was Warner's third double-century following 253 against New Zealand in Perth in 2015 and an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019.
The 36-year-old remains nominally in Australia's plans for the tour of India in February but is under pressure to perform in the three-match series starting at the Gabba on Saturday after struggling against a modest West Indies attack.
Mumbai Indians cantered to a nine wicket win with 26 balls to spare to pile on the misery of Chennai Super Kings, who slumped to their sixth defeat in eight outings in IPL 2025.
David Warner's switch hit did not pay off.
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's selectors that they revisit David Warner's place in the playing XI if he continues to fire blanks in Test cricket in the sub-continent.
Star Australian opener David Warner "tired and exhausted" ahead of the upcoming four-Test series in India, starting in Nagpur on February 9.
Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title
'This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is renowned for only protecting their own interests, not those of players.'
Tait backs frustrated Warner to find attacking gear in IPL
Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell Marsh open with Khawaja.
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