Australian opener David Warner announced retirement from ODIs just days ahead of his farewell Test match -- upcoming third and final Test match between Pakistan and Australia -- at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting from January 3rd onwards. AUS vs PAK final Test match holds great significance as it marks the conclusion of two-time World Cup winner David Warner's career on his home ground, making it a notable moment in Australian cricket history.
Warner, the fiery left-handed Aussie opener, amassed a total of 6,932 runs in 161 One Day International (ODI) matches with an impressive average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 97.26.
Throughout his career, Warner notched up an impressive tally of 22 centuries (2nd most for Australia in ODIs) and 33 half-centuries. His career's pinnacle performance came in the form of a remarkable innings where he scored 179 runs vs Pakistan in 2014.
David Warner opens up on his post-retirement plans
In the upcoming months, David Warner's focus is expected to shift towards the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Preceding this global ICC tournament, Warner is slated to participate in the Middle East competition in February. Subsequently, from April to May, the dynamic opener is set to make his presence felt in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"I am definitely keen to pursue playing Big Bash again next year. There’s obviously going to be conversations behind the scenes to allow me to do that." said Warner.
"Obviously I’m joining the Fox commentary team next year for the Test series against India, which I’m looking forward to."
"There is a BBL window that we’re able to play and there has clearly been a lot of talk about the IL T20 which we’ll be starting, I’m pretty sure, after the BBL." he added.
"I would like to play BBL in and around the commentary stuff but I’ve just got to make sure that I am, one, playing to the best of my ability, and two, that I’m not hindering the team’s performances or upsetting the balance." Warner concluded.