Australia's stalwart batsman David Warner has bid farewell to Test and One Day
International cricket. He played his final Test match against Pakistan in Sydney, concluding his glittering and controversial career on the last day of the match (January 6). The 37-year-old explosive batsman, who made his debut in 2011, played a crucial role in the team's victory in his farewell innings, scoring a half-century and contributing significantly to the team's win.
Warner's ODI Career
In 161 ODIs, Warner amassed 6,932 runs in 159 innings with an impressive average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 97.26. He has registered 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries in the format.
Warner's Test Career
In his Test career spanning 111 matches, Warner scored 8,695 runs with an average of 44.59. He hit 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries during this period. His aggressive style of play and ability to dominate bowlers made him one of the most feared batsmen in the world.
First Test Series
David Warner got his first opportunity to play Test cricket against New Zealand at home in 2011. In his debut match in Brisbane, he scored three runs in the first innings and remained unbeaten with 12 runs in the second innings. However, it was in the second match in Hobart where he scored his maiden century, showcasing his potential as a prolific batsman.
Test Storm in Perth
After displaying patience in his first Test century, Warner exhibited explosive batting in the next series against India. In the third Test in Perth, he scored a blazing 180 runs in the first innings. Facing a challenging pitch with fast and swinging deliveries, Warner's aggressive approach remained unaffected as he struck 13 boundaries and three sixes. This innings marked the sixth-fastest century in Test cricket.
Resilience After Phillip Hughes' Tragic Death
Warner faced a personal setback in 2014 when his teammate Phillip Hughes tragically passed away during a Sheffield Shield match. Despite the emotional turmoil, Warner returned to the field in the first week of January, scoring a century as a tribute to Hughes. His poignant gesture touched hearts as he kissed the ground and looked towards the sky in remembrance.
Ball-Tampering Controversy
In 2018, Warner was embroiled in his first major controversy during a series against South Africa. He was accused of instructing Cameron Bancroft to tamper with the ball using sandpaper. As a result, Warner, along with Bancroft and captain Steve Smith, was suspended from the team. Warner's tears upon his return to Sweden garnered sympathy, and after serving his suspension, he made a splendid comeback in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Triple Century in Day-Night Test
In 2019, Warner played a spectacular innings in the day-night Test against Pakistan, scoring an unbeaten 335 runs in Adelaide. This monumental knock not only set a new record for the highest individual score at Adelaide but also surpassed Don Bradman's record for the highest Test score by an Australian at home.
Outstanding Performance in Final Series
In his farewell Test series, Warner maintained his superlative form, scoring 299 runs at an average of 49.83 across six innings. He emerged as the lone centurion in the series, helping Australia secure a 3-0 victory against Pakistan. Warner had previously won the World Test Championship with the team and played a crucial role in Australia's triumph in the ODI World Cup.
David Warner, with his explosive batting and controversial moments, leaves behind a legacy that reflects the highs and lows of a remarkable cricketing journey.
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