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Matthew Hayden backs Matt Renshaw to open batting for Australia in Tests post Warner’s retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has endorsed Matt Renshaw as the ideal candidate to fill the opening position in Test cricket following David Warner's retirement.As Cricket Australia prepares to announce its Test squad for the upcoming series against West Indies starting on January 17, Renshaw, with an average of 29.31 from 14 Tests, is in contention for the role.He faces competition from specialist openers Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft, as well as non-specialist openers Cameron Green and Steve Smith, as they vie to partner with Usman Khawaja at the top in the post-Warner era."David Warner has had his say in Marcus Harris and Ricky Ponting has had his say on record with (Cameron) Bancroft. I feel like a left-handed opener in Renshaw is that person with age on his...
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Warner picks Marcus Harris as his Test replacement

Australia’s David Warner bats against Pakistan during their cricket test match in Melbourne, on December 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Veteran Australian opener David Warner has picked Marcus Harris as his replacement at the top of the order after he quits the longest format of the sport.Warner had already said that the ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan will be his last in the format.While there have been talks about his ideal replacement in red-ball cricket, Warner vouched for the 31-year-old Harris, who he feels has been around for a long time and that the selectors need to show faith in him."It's a tough one. It's obviously up to the selectors. But from my position, I feel like the person who's worked their backside off and has been there for a while in the background," Warn...
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David Warner picks Marcus Harris as his Test replacement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Seasoned Australian opener David Warner has identified Marcus Harris as his successor at the top of the order once he retires from the longest format of the sport.Having previously announced that the current three-Test series against Pakistan will be his last in Test cricket, Warner has endorsed the 31-year-old Harris as the ideal candidate, emphasizing Harris's extensive experience and suggesting that selectors should place their confidence in him."It's a tough one. It's obviously up to the selectors. But from my position, I feel like the person who's worked their backside off and has been there for a while in the background," Warner was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday."I think Harry's been that person. He's toured, he's going to have that chance. He scored a hun...
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‘I have always played to put bums on seats’: David Warner names his replacement for Australia in Test cricket

The entire buildup to the 2023 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been about one man in Australia. Approaching a probable retirement from the longest format of the game, David Warner has been the name on everyone’s lips in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan. The end of day one of the second Test even saw the southpaw name his potential replacement in the side. But before, an explaination from the man himself on his playing mantra. “I have always played the way that I have to entertain and to put bums on seats. I think that is important, giving back and making sure the fans are getting what they paid for,” Warner said. “I think it is important and I think the selectors will continue to do this. We’ve got players like Travis Head, you’ve got Mitch Marsh ...
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The Ashes: Fourth Ashes Test: Marcus Harris expects David Warner to play at Old Trafford | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Marcus Harris of Australia is ready to make an impression if given a chance in the Ashes series against England, despite the fact that opener David Warner is expected to play the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting on Wednesday.Warner's future in the side is still up in the air following his twin failure in Leeds, where he was bowled by Stuart Broad in both innings as England won by three wickets to stay alive in the five-match series.In the series, Warner has one half-century in six innings but has formed three fifty-plus opening partnerships with Usman Khawaja."Davey's obviously a bit of a lightning rod for opinion," Harris told reporters on Sunday."But I think they've done really well -– as an opening partnership when you can get the team off to a good start."Even if you’...
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David Warner eyes swansong Test at SCG, hopes for farewell against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket star David Warner has expressed his desire to end his red-ball career with a final Test match at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), against Pakistan in January. Speaking ahead of Australia's training session, Warner, who is currently preparing for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, revealed his aspirations for a farewell Test at the SCG.However, Warner's recent struggles in the longer format of the game have raised doubts about his place in the Australian Test side. Acknowledging this, the left-handed opener emphasised the need to score runs to secure his spot. "You've got to score runs. I've always said the (2024) T20 World Cup would probably be my final game," Warner stated.Considering his future plans, Warner a...
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David Warner will have a big Ashes: Andrew McDonald | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia are optimistic about David Warner's performance in the upcoming Ashes series and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order. While Warner had a challenging tour of India, the selectors had initially been uncertain about his place in the Ashes squad. However, the head coach, Andrew McDonald, has provided a strong endorsement of Warner, expressing confidence in his abilities. This suggests that the Australian team believes Warner will be a key player in their campaign against England in the Ashes series."We're optimistic with what Dave's got left, we've picked him in the squad and we feel he'll play a really big part in the Ashes and the World Test Championship," McDonald told Australian radio station SEN in Melbourne.Australian selectors have included David W...