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David Warner bows out of Test cricket on his own terms | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a week that marks the conclusion of a remarkable 12-year Test career, David Warner, the explosive Australian opener, prepares to exit on his own terms, mirroring the departures of other modern greats at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Warner, known for his limited-overs shot-making prowess and aggressive style, leaves behind a legacy marked by highs and the notorious low of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018.Warner, who revolutionized the role of an explosive opener in Test cricket, brought limited-overs flair to the traditional format, setting new standards for quick scoring and aggressive play. Over the years, he evolved into a more seasoned cricketer, with his spot in the Test team considered indispensable until recent uncertainties surrounding his opening partner.Des...
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David Warner draws curtain on 12-year Test career | Cricket News – Times of India

SYDNEY: David Warner exits Test cricket this week as one of the best openers the world has known, but his exploits will forever be overshadowed by the role he played in the notorious ball-tampering scandal of 2018.The polarising 37-year-old Australian will pad up for an emotional farewell at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third Test against Pakistan after a career that began when he faced New Zealand at Brisbane in 2011.In his 111 Tests, the left-hander has plundered 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.A larger-than-life character, Warner also collected 89 catches as one of the most consistent slip fielders in the game."He is probably our greatest ever three-format player. He'll be a loss," Australian coach Andrew McDonald said on Saturday."Other...
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Former Australia test cricket captain Tim Paine retires

Former Australia test cricket captain Tim Paine in Hobart, Tasmania. File photo | Photo Credit: AP Former Australia test cricket captain Tim Paine has announced his retirement following the conclusion of Tasmania's Sheffield Shield first-class match against Queensland on Friday, March 17, 2023.Wicketkeeper Paine captained Australia in 23 tests between early 2018 and 2021, playing 35 tests overall. He became Australia's 46th test skipper after Steve Smith had his captaincy stripped in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal on Australia's 2018 tour of South Africa. Paine stood down from the captaincy in late 2021 after it was revealed he had sent explicit text messages to a former Cricket Tasmania employee. Paine, who debuted against Pakistan at Lord's in 2010, averaged 32.63 in test mat...