In a heartfelt Instagram post, David Warner expressed gratitude to his wife, Candice, for her unwavering support as he bid farewell to Test and ODI cricket. The conclusion of his Test career was marked by a triumphant 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan, and Warner contributed significantly by scoring a swift half-century in the final innings, helping Australia chase down 130.
Warner’s farewell at his home ground in Sydney was a memorable affair, celebrating the win with family and friends. The officials allowed fans into the ground after the post-match presentations, adding to the significance of Warner’s departure.
Ending his Test career with 8,786 runs from 112 matches, Warner averaged a commendable 44.59, recording 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries. In ODIs, he played 161 games, amassing 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30, including 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries. The heartfelt note and the successful farewell series marked the end of a distinguished chapter in David Warner’s international cricket career.
Despite bidding farewell to Tests and ODIs, David Warner has explicitly stated his intention to continue playing T20 cricket for Australia and various franchises globally.
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