Warner says deserved `dumping` punishment despite Ashes recall

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 13:12

Controversial Australian batsman David Warner has admitted that he needed to be dumped from the national team even as reports emerged that he will rejoin the Australian squad in England on Monday.

`Dumped` Cowan thrilled to lead Australia XI against Sussex

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 11:49

Australian batsman Ed Cowan will captain the XI squad in a three-day match against Sussex from Friday at the Sussex County Cricket Club ground, even though he has been dumped from the first and the second Tests.

`Dumped` Warner back in Ashes contention with swashbuckling 193 against Proteas A

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 11:20

Troubled Australian batsman David Warner has come back in contention for the Ashes after his impressive performance helped put Australia A in a strong position on the first day of their first four-day Tests against South Africa A on Wednesday.

We have to play at our absolute best: Shane Watson

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 23:04

Australian batsman Shane Watson has said his side would have to play at their absolute best to win the second Test against India starting here Saturday.