Images from Wednesday's World Cup mach between Australia and Pakistan, at The County Ground, in Taunton.
"I've accepted the role to stand in as captain for this season. It's an exciting opportunity with a talented group of players. I look forward to the challenges ahead," Williamson said in a tweet posted by the franchise's official Twitter handle.
Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, who has been accused of soliciting bribes as part of a vast corruption case against senior soccer officials, left jail in Trinidad and Tobago via ambulance on Thursday after he was granted bail, according to local media.
Resurgent Australia are fourth in the standings, having won their last four matches in succession.
Following the match, Australian batsman Usman Khawaja took to social media to congratulate Afghanistan on their well-deserved win.
David Warner was all smiles as he celebrated Sunrisers Hyderabad's crushing victory over Kolkata Knight Riders with his daughters Ivy Mae and Indi Rae, in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 19 in IPL 12: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians.
Earllier, Smith and Warner were reportedly banned for one year, ruling them out of the home series against India, while Cameron Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension as Cricket Australia came down heavily on the errant trio which disgraced itself in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
The two teams last met in the ODI World Cup in 2023. It was in Mumbai where Glenn Maxwell had played a once-in-a-generation knock to notch up a sensational double hundred while battling cramps all over his body, with Pat Cummins in tow who provided sturdy support from the other end.
I believe they will never do it again
Riyan Parag's attacking half-century set up a 12-run win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals.
David Warner capped a brilliant return to form on home soil with a third successive half-century to fire Australia to a seven-wicket victory and a 3-0 T20 series sweep of Sri Lanka.
2021 World T20 champions Australia will be mindful of the dangers of taking Bangladesh lightly.
Former pacer Mitchell Johnson took a dig at Cricket Australia (CA) for inviting him to an award night just weeks after the governing body cancelled his speaking engagements.
Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.
Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the discussion over Mitchell Johnson's explosive column on opener David Warner and instead opted to provide a shining endorsement for his fellow World Cup winner.
Australia are still pondering over their final selection for the game at Bristol.
For long periods it wasn't sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked on to score a hugely impressive 166.
Looking at the infamous gate, many fans across the stadium were seen holding the banner 'Sandpaper for Sale'.
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.
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'Rohit Sharma and David Warner are good at both sides of the ground.'
Punjab bowlers gave nothing away, especially after taking out Hyderabad opener Jonny Bairstow (1 off 6) in the second over. With their middle order getting few chances to bat in this IPL, it was going to be a task for them to get going.
Pant made 18 in his first outing since that accident against Punjab Kings and Delhi succumbed to their second successive defeat on Thursday when inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals beat them by 12 runs.
Warner and Bairstow put on 185 in just 16.2 overs in a 118-run victory over Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore, surpassing Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn's opening stand of 184 against Gujarat Lions in the 2017 season.
Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence
Steve Smith accused South Africa wicketkeeper Quniton de Kock of setting off a heated dispute by making a personal remark to David Warner
England quick Stuart Broad reckons his total domination of Australia opener David Warner in last year's Ashes series was down to his strategy of denying the batsman any width to play his fierce cut shots and square drives. Broad dismissed Warner seven times in 10 innings as the subdued left-hander finished the drawn series with only 95 runs.
An upbeat Delhi Capitals will look to keep the winning momentum going against an inconsistent Mumbai Indians when the two sides square off in the IPL in New Delhi on Saturday.
Images from Tuesday's first One Day International between India and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.
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Australia's opening batsman David Warner and girlfriend Candice Falzon are set to tie the knot on Saturday, and they couldn't wait to share the news on social media just one day before their surprise wedding.
Images from the Australia-Bangladesh World Cup match in Nottingham, on Thursday.
Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans
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Australian explosive batsman David Warner has become the second player of his country and fourth overall to enter cricket's most exclusive 6000 runs club in Twenty20 format.
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.
Australia will not only depend on his starts but also want David Warner to counter the threat posed by World No. 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin.
