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Big Bash League: Amidst talks over who becomes David Warner's replacement in Tests, Cameron Bancroft said he has put his heart and soul into being an opening batter, saying he has done his best to follow what the selection committee advised for becoming a prolific run-getter in the Sheffield Shield.

Warner's retirement from Tests has sparked debate around who will join Usman Khawaja as Australia’s next Test opener, with Bancroft, Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green and Steven Smith being the potential options.

"No doubt we play cricket in different ways, but as we've seen over the years, there's more than one way to skin a cat. There's only one David Warner, only one Usman Khawaja. Everyone's unique in how they play their cricket. Cricket means the world to me and I've put my heart and soul into developing my game as an opening batter."