The returning David Warner top-scored with 70 off just 36 balls to help Australia post a total of 213/7 and then in-form Adam Zampa took three wickets to restrict West Indies to 202/8 in the first T20I match in Hobart on Friday.
After announcing his retirement from Tests and ODIs, the veteran Australian opener returned to T20Is by smashing a sensational fifty against West Indies in the first T20 match and achieved a major record at Bellerive Oval at Hobart.
West Indies tour of Australia is coming to its conclusion with the three-match T20I series. The opening game of the series will be played on February 9 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart and when it comes to the shortest format, West Indies are excellent as their several players are specialists.
Steve Smith played his first significant knock opening the innings for Australia but unfortunately it ended in a losing cause. West Indies put up a brave effort thanks to Shamar Joseph as they won the Test match by just eight runs to level the two-match Test series 1-1.
The return of David Warner clearly indicates that the southpaw is a part of Australia's plan for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the USA and the West Indies. He recently retired from ODI and Test cricket.
It's been almost six years since the infamous Sandpaper Gate hit Australian cricket on one fateful day in Cape Town which affected a few players' careers including Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. However, Warner suffered the most impact as he was banned from captaincy too.
Dubai Capitals will kick off their International League T20 2024 campaign against the mighty MI Emirates at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Nicholas Pooran is leading the Emirates side this season while David Warner captains the Capitals.
Sharjah Warriors will host the defending champions in the opening game of the second edition of the International League T20 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Six teams will participate in the ILT20 2024 with three venues hosting 33 matches, including the final on February 17.
After making a grand entry from a helicopter at Sydney Cricket Ground, David Warner played a big role in dismissing Sydney Sixers' Steve Smith on the first ball of the game and then played an impactful innings on his return to the Big Bash League.
Australian superstar David Warner had a hero-like entry at his home ground, SCG, ahead of his participation in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder on Friday, January 12. Warner, who was coming off attending his brother's wedding, will play all the remaining games in BBL after retiring from Tests.
Australia opener David Warner who retired from Test cricket last week is set to feature in the remaining three matches for Sydney Thunder in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). However, the left-hander's availability will be a race against time as he will make an effort to reach SCG by helicopter.
"I think that's the same with all our Australian contracted players. If they're going to be selected in a squad then they're available. If they're not then it depends on what sort of domestic cricket responsibilities they have," George Bailey said.
Smith has predominantly batted at the number four slot in Test cricket. The former Australia Test skipper has played 67 Tests while batting at the fourth spot and aggregated 5966 runs at a stellar average of 61.50. 19 of his 32 Test centuries have come while batting at the fourth position.
Australian opener David Warner retired from Tests and ODIs following his finale at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan. Warner's biggest nightmare, Stuart Broad, who dismissed him 17 times in Tests, wished him the best as the left-hander played his last in red-ball cricket.
Steve Smith recently threw his name in the potential candidates to replace David Warner at the top of the order. Smith said he is happy to open if it is needed. Meanwhile, Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has opened on the Aussie stalwart's keenness to open the innings.
"I hope I put a smile on everyone's face with the way that I played and hopefully the young kids out there can follow in my footsteps. White ball cricket to Test cricket. It's the pinnacle of our sport," David Warner said at SCG on Saturday.
David Warner retires from Test cricket after playing his final match in Sydney against Pakistan. He helped his team beat the visitors on Day 4 of the Test match and signed off in style with a fifty. Warner scored a fifty in his final innings at the SCG.
The reigning World Test champions Australia have not lost a Test match at home to Pakistan since 1995/96. This series win by the Pat Cummins-led side is Australia's third consecutive Test series win over Pakistan and they have retained the Benaud-Qadir Trophy.
Renowned as "The Bull", David Warner took a sigh of relief after his baggy green was located at the team hotel in Sydney. He thanked all the parties who were involved in its thorough search.
David Warner's last Test match has turned out to be a memorable one for none other than Pakistan's Aamer Jamal after his excellent show on the opening day of the Sydney Test. Pakistan have been bowled out for 313 runs in their first innings after opting to bat first.
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