08-05-2019 03:58 via theguardian.com

David Warner falls for duck in Australian audition for World Cup opening berth

Steve Smith shines with 89 not out in BrisbaneJhye Richardson scratched from World Cup squadDavid Warner’s return to the top order for Australia was short-lived but Steve Smith showed glimpses of his best as World Cup preparations continue in Brisbane. Warner (0) and Smith (89 not out from 77 balls) provided a mixed bag in their second games back in Australian colours since the Cape Town sandpaper scandal in March 2018.Smith hit three sixes over mid-off and thumped a straight drive past th
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