David Warner stood down for Champions Trophy match against New Zealand after alleged altercation with Joe Root

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Warner could be sent home as a result of his altercation with Root

Australia’s flamboyant opening batsman David Warner has found himself in hot water again after he was stood down for his side’s clash with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy for allegedly getting into a physical altercation with England batsman Joe Root.

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David Warner fined for Twitter tirade

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Warner apologised for his actions immediately after being found guilty

Australia opening batsman David Warner has been fined A$5750 (around US$5600) by Cricket Australia for his Twitter outburst against two News Limited journalists Robert Craddock and Malcolm Conn after Craddock published a piece criticising the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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We have given England the edge for the Ashes due to our numerous controversies, says John Buchanan

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Australia have widely been regarded as the underdogs heading into this year’s Ashes series

Australia national selector John Buchanan has admitted that England hold the edge going into the first leg of the back-to-back Ashes series later on this year since the national team has been deeply scarred by the numerous controversies they have been involved in lately.

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