Monitoring Desk
SYDNEY: Australian cricket opener David Warner bid a touching farewell to Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), culminating his illustrious career with a memorable final performance against Pakistan. As Warner took his last bow, he received a heart-warming parting gift from the visiting team.
Born on October 27, 1986, in Paddington, Australia, Warner’s Test career spanned 112 matches, featuring remarkable achievements such as amassing 8,786 runs at an average of 44.60. His stellar contributions included 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries, solidifying his status as one of Australia’s cricketing greats.
Warner’s farewell Test innings came against Pakistan, where he displayed a spirited performance by scoring a crucial 57 in Australia’s fourth innings. Although falling short of carrying his bat through, Warner’s impactful contribution played a pivotal role in securing a 3-0 series victory for Australia
After the match, Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood, recognizing Warner’s significant impact on the game, called him onto the stage. Masood presented Warner with a Babar Azam jersey, signed by the entire Pakistan team. Expressing gratitude, Masood thanked Warner for his contributions and extended best wishes for his future endeavours.
“I want to give a token of appreciation and a bit of a gift for David Warner. Can you please come on the stage? Thank you so much. We as a team thought of giving you a Babar Azam shirt with signatures of all players, and all the best for all the future endeavours,” said Masood.
Emotionally moved after the match, Warner reflected on the significance of the moment. He described it as a dream come true, emphasizing the Australian team’s outstanding achievements in the past 18 months, including the World Test Championship win, an Ashes series draw, and victories in the World Cup.
“It’s pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0, cap off what’s been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, an Ashes series draw, and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement,” Warner expressed after the match.
David Warner’s farewell resonated as a poignant moment, symbolizing the conclusion of an era in Australian cricket and marking the transition to a new chapter in the sport’s history.
