2019 World Cup: Defending champions Australia set to go unchanged against West Indies
Ahead of the big clash Australia head coach Justin Langer suggesting they will resist the temptation of playing another spinner in the form of Nathon Lyon.
Ahead of the big clash Australia head coach Justin Langer suggesting they will resist the temptation of playing another spinner in the form of Nathon Lyon.
David Warner was booed when he walked out to open Australia's 208 chase and later when he reached a half-century against Afghanistan.
Australia pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile said they are ready to give West Indies a taste of its own medicine -- bouncers -- to keep Gayle and company in check.
Afghanistan lost to Australia by 7 wickets at Bristol in their 2019 World Cup opener but Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa feels that they play cricket and will improve.
Warner posted an unbeaten 89 on his return to the Australia squad as the defending champions surpassed Afghanistan's 207 with 15 overs to spare.
Comeback man David Warner smashed unbeaten 89 as defending champions chased down the target of 208 in just 34.5 overs.
After a day or two of ifs and buts, David Warner has been declared fit to play and is all set to open the batting for Australia in their 2019 World Cup opener against Afghanistan.
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Despite peaking at the right time, the Australians will be aware that Afghanistan have the ability to rise to the challenge on the world stage.
Australia's coach Justin Langer has asked fans to show respect to David Warner and Steve Smith.
Both Smith and Warner will use the showpiece to restore their credentials after their role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Langer is still sweating over Warner's fitness but insisted that he will take no chances if the dashing opener is not 100 per cent fit.
David Warner missed Australia's final World Cup warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Monday after he suffered from tightness in his upper leg.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made a cheeky sledge at Australia captain Aaron Finch during a team captains' reception at the Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
Steve Smith and David Warner have already witnessed hostile crowd during Australia's two World Cup warm-up games.
