Aussie test cricket cult figure Ashley Mallett has died on Friday at the age of 76.

The South Australian spinner passed away in Adelaide after a long-term battle with cancer.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Australian cricketer David Warner laughed off suggestions he was out of form leading into the Men's T20 World Cup.

"People talking about my form is quite funny," he quipped. "I laugh at the matter.

Outspoken Pakistan cricket great Shoaib Akhtar has had an eventful 24 hours.