In a recent revelation, former Test opener David Warner has confirmed plans for an autobiography that promises to delve into the intricacies of his cricket journey, including the notorious sandpaper scandal of 2018. Warner, who retired from Test cricket recently, hinted that the book is “definitely in the pipeline” and assured it would “raise some eyebrows” upon its eventual release.
The retired Australian cricketer expressed his intention to capture the various aspects of his cricketing career in the book, with a particular focus on the infamous ball-tampering incident in South Africa, which led to a 12-month ban for David Warner. While he suggested that he might not divulge the complete personal version of events related to the scandal to avoid burdening the current playing group, he did not rule out the possibility in the future.
David Warner’s involvement in the 2018 incident resulted in a year-long ban from Australian cricket, and his manager, James Erskine, has hinted that the autobiography could reveal more about how many members of the Australian team were aware of the plan.
What did David Warner said about autobiography?
During an interview on the Prairie Club Fire podcast with Adam Gilchrist and former England captain Michael Vaughan, David Warner, just 48 hours after his Test retirement, steered clear of endorsing his former opening partner Cameron Bancroft as his replacement in the Test side. Instead, he suggested there’s a book in progress that will offer intriguing insights into his cricketing journey.
“There’s definitely a book in the pipeline, and I think it will be an interesting read,” said David Warner during the podcast. “There’s going to be a lot of things in that book that I think are going to raise some eyebrows. I’ll have to edit a few chapters now; there’s a few more that have been added. It was 1500 pages, now it’s probably 2000,” he quipped.
Warner to delay sharing his views on Sandpaper scandal
David Warner, conscious of the current Australian team’s success, hinted that he might delay sharing his views on the ball-tampering saga until the current generation of players has concluded their careers. He emphasized the importance of the team’s well-being and performance in all formats.
While David Warner awaits news of his Test replacement, he disagreed with Bancroft’s call for a “traditional” specialist opener, endorsing Marcus Harris as the logical successor during the Boxing Day Test. He also suggested that Steve Smith could adapt to a new position, emphasizing Smith’s ability to tackle challenges and describing him as the “best Test batsman in the world.” Warner believes Smith’s adaptability and skill would make him a successful opener if given the opportunity.
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