The Latest Breaking News from Matthew Renshaw

Matt Renshaw has put himself firmly into the conversation to replace retiring opener David Warner with a patient century against Pakistan.

NEW DELHI: David Warner's manager, James Erskine, responded to former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson's criticism regarding Warner's Test farewell. Johnson had questioned the left-handed batter's eligibility for a hero's send-off, considering his recent struggles in red-ball cricket and his role in the ball-tampering scandal, also known as 'Sandpaper Gate.'

David Warner's Ashes chances remain clouded, with selectors only guaranteeing the opener his spot for the World Test Championship final.

David Warner has been handed an Ashes lifeline after being named in Australia’s squad to start the tour of England, but selectors have left themselves ample alternatives should the opener’s struggles continue in next month’s World Test Championship final.

Selectors have stuck with David Warner and their first-choice bowling attack but the question of reserves is where it gets interesting

David Warner has been named in Australia's squad for the start of the Ashes, while Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw have also been listed as batting options.

David Warner has been named in Australia's squad for the start of the Ashes, while Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw have also been listed as batting options.

Mitchell Swepson took Australia A's only three wickets before their clash with New Zealand A petered out into a draw in Lincoln.

Matthew Renshaw has done all in his power to push for an Ashes berth, adding another century on Australia A's tour of New Zealand.