David Warner, the experienced Australian batter, announced his retirement from Test cricket. This happened after the recent Sydney Test against Pakistan, on Saturday, January 6.
The Sydney Cricket Ground was packed with fans. They celebrated Warner, with many even rushing onto the field for the after-game show. Many showed up to see Warner in his white uniform, one final time.
Australia concluded David Warner’s last series with a magnificent 3-0 rout against Pakistan. With a flourish, the southpaw finished with his 37th half-century in the format.
In the fourth innings, David Warner scored 57 runs off of 75 balls, and the hosts easily defeated the opposition by taking eight wickets.
David Warner reflects on his Test career after Australia’s 3-0 win over Pakistan: “It’s pretty much a dream come true”
as the Test, David Warner expressed his happiness at finishing his Test career on a winning note as Australia defeated the Men in Green in a sweeping series.
Warner emphasized Australia’s dominant recent performance in international cricket, pointing out the team’s string of historic wins. He declared:
“It’s pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0 and cap off what’s been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement. I’m proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here.
David Warner
The veteran batter also expressed admiration for Australia’s pace attack, implying that they work really hard throughout preparation. Warner said, joking that he wouldn’t have to face them in the nets again:
“These guys, they work their backsides off, the engine room – the three big quicks plus Mitchell Marsh – they work tirelessly in the nets and in the gym. Credit to them, the physios, the staff behind that … is outstanding. You look at them, they are amazing, I don’t have to face them ever again in the nets, which I don’t do anyway, so that helps.”
David Warner
David Warner recently shared news of his immediate retirement from ODI cricket. He leaves behind impressive scores, securing 8786 runs from 112 tests and 6932 runs from 161 ODIs.