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The David Warner performance curve in 2019 has been a huge one. After a series of failed outings during the 2019 Ashes, Warner’s form evolved when Australia played Pakistan at home with a gigantic unbeaten 335. He was looking for another big knock against the Kiwis but Neil Wagner had other plans.

Steve Smith hailed New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson as a cricketer with a terrific work ethic, but was hopeful of his side keeping him quiet in the series.The No.2 and No.3 batsmen in Test cricket will go head-to-head when Australia host New Zealand in a three-match series starting Thursday.

Australia head coach Justin Langer believes that flat pitches or pitches that favour either the bat or ball too much are a huge problem for the health of the game. Langer added that he is happy with the current Australian pitches as they are setting up some exciting contests between bat and ball.