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Australia's David Warner Ready For Hostile New Zealand Fans In T20s

Australia batting great David Warner on Monday said he expected a hostile reception when the world champions begin a T20 series in New Zealand this week. New Zealand host Australia in Wellington on Wednesday in the first of three T20 matches before a two-Test series. Warner eight years ago accused New Zealand fans of "derogatory and vulgar" abuse aimed at him and his team-mates during Australia's last Test tour in 2016. The 37-year-old, who stepped down from Test cricket in January, is expecting more barracking from Black Caps fans during the series, which moves to Auckland for the second and third matches on Friday and Sunday.

Aaron Hardie To Miss T20I Series Against New Zealand Due To Calf Injury

Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie is set to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand as he has suffered a calf injury. Hardie was not initially chosen for the three-match series, which begins in Wellington on Wednesday, but was added to the side on Friday after Marcus Stoinis was ruled out with a back injury. Before joining the team, the all-rounder was playing for Western Australia in a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Hobart.

New Zealand Recall Scott Kuggeleijn For Australia Test Series

Pace bowler Scott Kuggeleijn was recalled on Sunday to replace Kyle Jamieson in New Zealand's squad for the two-Test home series against Australia. Kuggeleijn, whose lone appearance came in a loss to England in Mount Maunganui last year, is the only addition to the 14-man squad that swept under-strength South Africa 2-0 this month. He replaces fellow-seamer Jamieson, who faces a long stint out of cricket after suffering a back stress fracture during the Proteas series.

Injured Marcus Stoinis Ruled Out Of Australia's T20I Series Against New Zealand. Report

Injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been ruled out of Australia's three-match T20I series against New Zealand due to a back issue, while Aaron Hardie received a call-up in the squad, as ESPNcricinfo reported. Stoinis strained his back during the warm-up for the second T20I against the West Indies in Adelaide last Sunday, but he still managed to play. He played an inning of 16 off 15 with the bat, but he also contributed to Glenn Maxwell's 80-run partnership before taking 3 for 36 to maintain his superb bowling record.

Pakistan Cricket Board Terminates Star's Central Contract For Pulling Out Of Australia Tests

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia. The PCB also announced that Haris will not be granted No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in any foreign league up to June 30, 2024. "Fast bowler Haris Rauf has been penalised by Pakistan Cricket Board, following a probe into his refusal to join Pakistan's Test squad for the tour of Australia 2023-24," the PCB said in a statement.

Watch: "Didn't Spill A Drop", With Glass In Hand, Fan Pulls Off Stunning Catch

A fan grabbed all the headlines for his non-chalant catch during the third and final T20I between Australia and West Indies in Perth on Tuesday. The fan took the catch with one hand despite holding a glass on his other one. The incident occurred in the 16th over of West Indies innings as Spencer Johnson bowled a bouncer to Sherfane Rutherford, who played a hook shot for a maximum over fine leg. Despite holding a drink on his other hand, the man took the catch without spilling it.

"I Love Your Wife", Says Indian Fan To Pat Cummins. Australia Star's Epic Response

Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins left everyone in splits after he gave a hilarious reply to a fan on Instagram. The star pacer shared an adorable picture with his wife Becky Cummins, wishing her on the occasion of Valentine's Day. In the picture, the couple was seen enjoying their time at a beach. "Super-mum, wife, my valentine and apparently a pro-surfer too. Happy Valentines @becky_cummins," the caption of his post read. This lovely post shared by Cummins went viral in no time and fans flooded the comment section with their love.

Watch: After No Appeal Run Out Gaffe, Australia's On-Pitch Act In 3rd T20I Leaves Everyone In Splits

Australia and West Indies squared off against each other in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Perth. Opting to bat first, the visitors posted a whopping total of 220/6 in 20 overs with Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford stitching a massive 139-run partnership. The day belonged to Russell, who smashed 71 runs off 29 balls, including seven sixes and four boundaries. Amid this high-scoring innings, a hilarious incident took place which left the umpire and players in splits.

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Australia's David Warner Ready For Hostile New Zealand Fans In T20s

Aaron Hardie To Miss T20I Series Against New Zealand Due To Calf Injury

New Zealand Recall Scott Kuggeleijn For Australia Test Series

Injured Marcus Stoinis Ruled Out Of Australia's T20I Series Against New Zealand. Report

Pakistan Cricket Board Terminates Star's Central Contract For Pulling Out Of Australia Tests

Watch: "Didn't Spill A Drop", With Glass In Hand, Fan Pulls Off Stunning Catch

"I Love Your Wife", Says Indian Fan To Pat Cummins. Australia Star's Epic Response

Watch: After No Appeal Run Out Gaffe, Australia's On-Pitch Act In 3rd T20I Leaves Everyone In Splits