Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.
'You're not going to appoint Warner captain of any Australian team, are you? He's too old'
Australia opener Usman Khawaja will join his Test team mates in India later on Thursday following a delayed approval of his visa.
Australia will trial a modified pink ball featuring a black seam in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition next week after complaints from players about visibility issues during the inaugural day-night Test last November.
Healy said Australia's squad has undergone a lot of change but they are comfortable with where they are currently placed.
'Annoyed' Warner wants more DRS transparency
Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.
Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead in Cummins's absence. The all-rounder is also in contention to be named Australia's T20 skipper.
Mitch Marsh, an integral part of the Australian squad, has returned to his hometown of Perth for personal reasons
According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.
Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year
The newly introduced Women's Premier League (WPL) in India will challenge the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) as the best Twenty20 competition in women's cricket, Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy said.
"I really love the game, but most importantly, I want to win another World Cup for Australia."
Cricket Australia confirmed that three teams will travel Down Under during the truncated summer window.
David Warner says he still considers leadership roles a privilege and is ready to talk to Cricket Australia about ending the ban imposed on him for his part in the Newlands ball-tampering incident.
Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.
Pat Cummins will not play the third Test against India in Indore starting March 1
Josh Hazlewood handed Australia an Ashes boost as he made a successful return from an Achilles injury to help RCB beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs.
Former Australia coach Justin Langer reopened old wounds over his acrimonious resignation, lashing out at unnamed "cowards" in the team who complained in the media about his intense coaching style.
Marnus Labuschagne has played 30 of Australia's 38 matches since his debut in early 2020 and was part of the team that won a three-match series in India in March this year.
Tanveer Sangha, the son of Indian immigrants, shot into the World Cup selection frame with a stellar, four-wicket debut for Australia.
Hazlewood will consult Cricket Australia's medical staff before deciding on his participation in the IPL, the report said.
MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success
Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB
Mitchell Marsh said on Tuesday he will gladly captain Australia for as long as required as the all-rounder prepares to lead the Twenty20 and one-day sides on a tour of South Africa.
Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather
Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad
Warner said he had withdrawn his application because he was not prepared to subject his family or team mates to "further trauma and disruption".
Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.
CA amends Code of Conduct policy, door now open for Warner to get leadership ban modified
MCC "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team after its few members allegedly abused several visiting players in the Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal.
Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women's and girls' rights imposed by the Taliban.
While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.
Intention is to play every match, we won't be rotating bowlers unless we have to: Pat Cummins
MCC suspends 3 members after Lord's Long Room incident with Australian players
Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.
Cricket Australia is monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka ahead of the tour.
The Australian players paid homage to Pat Cummins's mother who passed away on Thursday.
The Sydney Cricket Ground honoured batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara by having a set of gates named in their honour at the SCG.
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins remains with his unwell mother back home.
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