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Warner to play on despite shoulder flare-up
Cricket Australia medicos are confident the vice-captain does not need surgery and will not be forced to miss any cricket in the immediate future.
Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.
Cricket Australia medicos are confident the vice-captain does not need surgery and will not be forced to miss any cricket in the immediate future.
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Steve Smith has lauded the fight and hunger shown by his new Australian team in recording a drought-breaking Test win over South Africa on Sunday.
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