Much to the delight of Australian and millions of fans that adore him worldwide, Warner got to raise his bat in white clothing for the first time since 2020 in the second Test against South Africa
Warner's strike rate over the last three years has been underwhelming, having dipped to 57.21 compared to his career rate of 71.18. In his last 15 Tests and 27 innings, he has averaged just 26.07 with only four fifties. His numbers get leaner in 2022, he has not even scored a half-century in
The former India captain played another unbelievable and miraculous knock in a run chase against Pakistan as India made their way to a four-wicket win in their Super 12 encounter.
Half-centuries from Ashleigh Gardner and Grace Harris and a fiery spell from Heather Graham guided an all-round Australia to a 54-run win over India in the fifth and final T20I of the series in Mumbai on Tuesday
At the end of 10 overs, Australia was four wickets down at 72 runs, but Gardner (66*) and Harris (64*) unleashed carnage in final 10 overs, scoring 124 runs in the second half of their innings
Australia wrapped up the first Test against South Africa in two dramatic days which saw 34 wickets fall. The next Test begins at the MCG in Melbourne on December 26.
Australia will have a very tricky decision to make if Josh Hazlewood is available after Scott Boland continued to maintain his unbelievable record in Test cricket with two impressive outings in the last two Tests.
The White Ferns will be coached by Sara McGlashan for the 15-day competition from January 14 to January 29. The former New Zealand player is looking forward to the challenge.
The 27-year-old, who struck unbeaten knocks of 40 and 70 in Mumbai, has overtaken compatriots Meg Lanning and Beth Mooney as well as India opener Smriti Mandhana to become the fourth Australian and 12th batter to top the women's T20I rankings.