Published 15:56 IST, April 8th 2020
David Warner credits CSK batting coach Michael Hussey for favourite all-time Ashes moment
Fierce Australian southpaw David Warner recounted his favourite Ashes moment after being nominated by Australia Test vice-captain Pat Cummins. Have a look.
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To combat boredom that has resulted from lockdowns across nations due to COVID-19, cricketers have been finding ways to constantly keep mselves entertained. As a result, a "Favourite Ashes moment" challenge has emerged and Australian Test vice-captain Pat Cummins minated David Warner to share his favourite Ashes memory. Here is what Warner shared on Wednesday.
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David Warner looks back at Michael Hussey's winning kck in Adelaide Test of Ashes 2006
In video that David Warner posted on Instagram, former Australian vice-captain revealed that his favourite Ashes moment is Adelaide Test from 2006 Ashes. match, which was played at Adelaide Oval, had England come in from 0-1 down in series as captain Andrew Flintoff won toss and chose to bat. England smashed Australia all around park and got mselves a very dominating total of 551. However, Australia came back in remarkable fashion and smashed English bowlers around park and put on 513 on board.
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England were still in lead by Australians mand to get Englishmen out for just 129. Australia Test side n had to chase 168 in just 35 overs remaining in fifth day. With year being 2006, such T20-esque targets were pretty unheard of. However, Australians dug deep and 'Mr. Cricket' Michael Hussey led Australian chase with his 61*. After running winning run, Hussey punched air as Australians had produced a victory from a match which should have eir been a draw or a loss for home side. Warner also minated captain of that match, Ricky Ponting, to participate in challenge.
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IPL 2020: David Warner to return as SRH captain
Many Australian superstars were set to return in IPL 2020 before tournament got indefinitely suspended by BCCI. David Warner is supposed to return as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad after being removed as captain in 2018. Michael Hussey will be returning for his former side CSK as he took role of side's batting coach in 2018. Hussey had played most of his IPL career for CSK before playing for Mumbai Indians briefly. CSK will be looking for ir fourth IPL title in 2020. Ricky Ponting is supposed to return as head coach of Delhi Capitals as well.
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15:56 IST, April 8th 2020