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ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good". Australia had won the World Cup final after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was slow and sluggish.

David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson's Controversial Remarks

The David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson saga has been going on for a while, with the latter criticising the selection committee over the Australian opener's selection in the Test squad for the Pakistan series. In what would be Warner's final Test assignment, Johnson said that the southpaw doesn't deserve the 'hero's sendoff' that he is getting, leaving many in the cricketing fraternity fuming. Days after Johnson first wrote on the topic in a column, Warner finally broke his silence on the comments made by his former teammate.

On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row, Ricky Ponting Offers 'Solution'

Former Australian cricket team skipper Ricky Ponting is ready to step in as 'mediator' to solve the ongoing spat between former teammates David Warner and Mitchell Johnson. The controversy erupted after Johnson wrote in his column that Warner's selection for the Test series against Pakistan was due to the fact that he announced his intention to retire after the series and not because of his form. Since then, both cricketers have taken aim at each other with other colleagues also joining in on the conversation.

"Arshdeep Singh Not Doing That Well": Ex India Star Raises Death Bowling Concern

India emerged 4-1 triumphant against Australia in a 5-match T20I series despite playing a young unit under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. Though the scoreline suggests utter dominance by the Indian team, there were quite a few flaws in the team that the management would look to iron out before next year's T20 World Cup. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra raised one of the biggest concerns as he questioned the team's death bowling skills, especially in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

On David Warner's Test Replacement, Usman Khawaja's Word Of Caution To Selectors

Australia Test batter Usman Khawaja has urged the national selectors to look for class over form when they choose his next opening partner after David Warner quits the longest format next month. Warner is set to play his last Test at his home ground in Sydney against Pakistan in the final game of the three-match series starting January 3. Khawaja isn't too concerned about his next partner but urged the selectors to pick the right player who can flourish and succeed at the international level.

Racist Slur Appears On Screen During Pakistan's Match In Canberra, Cricket Australia Says...

The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a Tour of Australia. It's a new-look Pakistan cricket team with Shan Masood being the captain of the side. The Pakistan cricket team is currently playing in a warm-up match against Australia Prime Minister's XI at Manuka Oval, Canberra. During the match on Wednesday, an untoward incident happened during the broadcast of the game when Imam Ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique were batting.

"He Is Still Talking About...": Steve Smith's Manager On If Australia Star Will Retire

Star Australian batter Steve Smith will not be retiring from Test cricket this season, as he is still "talking about things he wants to achieve" despite a lean run in the longest format by his own mighty standards. As per Sydney Morning Herald, Smith's manager Warren Craig has offered clarification that the star batter will not follow David Warner into retirement. Warner will retire from Test cricket following the third Test against Pakistan at his home ground of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next year.

Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli's Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson has found himself embroiled in controversy ever since he decided to pen a critical column on David Warner's inclusion in the national team for the Pakistan Test series. A number of Australian stars have since shared their opinion on the raging topic, while the world of social media has also been buzzing. Some fans also brought back the 2014 Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Johnson feud, highlighting how the India batter was called a 'spoiled brat' by the former pacer.

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ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson's Controversial Remarks

On David Warner-Mitchell Johnson Row, Ricky Ponting Offers 'Solution'

"Arshdeep Singh Not Doing That Well": Ex India Star Raises Death Bowling Concern

On David Warner's Test Replacement, Usman Khawaja's Word Of Caution To Selectors

Racist Slur Appears On Screen During Pakistan's Match In Canberra, Cricket Australia Says...

"He Is Still Talking About...": Steve Smith's Manager On If Australia Star Will Retire

Amid Mitchell Johnson, David Warner Row, Virat Kohli's Comments On Ex Australia Pacer Resurface