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Australian opener David Warner has called time on his ODI Career. The left-handed batter has decided to quit the format while he bids adieu to the Test format on the 3rd of January. Sydney Cricket Ground will be the venue where the Australian opener plays his final game against Pakistan
The news came early on Monday morning as the world was celebrating the arrival of 2024. David Warner played a huge role in Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup triumph in 2023. The announcement has left a lot of cricket fans in utter state of shock.
While making his decision public the outgoing opener made one more call. The 37-year-old said that he will still make himself available in 2025 for the Champions Trophy if needed. As per Warner if a scenario or need arises he will be ready to come back to the ODI format.
David Warner- End of an Era!
Australian opener David Warner has decided to call time on his ODI Career. During a press conference in Sydney, the left-handed batter made this call on the eve of his final Test Match against Pakistan.
David Warner said “I’ve got to give back to the family and also on the back of that 9i’m retiring from ODI Cricket as well. That was something that I said throughout the ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, get through that, and winning in India, I think that’s a massive achievement”
The Australian opener was in prime during the ODI World Cup edition. Centuries against Pakistan and the Netherlands in successive games sealed his legendary status in the sport and the ODI format.
Before he finished his press meet, Warner though gave some hope to the fans “I know a Champions Trophy is coming up. If am playing decent Cricket in two years and I’m around and they need someone, I’m going to be available”
Here’s how the fans reacted –
Love David Warner. Will miss him in Australia colours. At least he's still around for the t20i world cup
— Kunal 🏏 (@kunal_jt) January 1, 2024
David Warner has confirmed he is also retiring from ODI, but says the door is open for him to return to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. #DavidWarner. Good pic.twitter.com/ImavAUsu9U
— Feroz Awan (@ferozkhan7276) January 1, 2024
David Warner announces his retirement from ODIs along with Tests 🚨
— Arbaz kotwal (@Arbazkotwal) January 1, 2024
Undoubtedly one of the finest Australian batters! #DavidWarner #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/lxVbL3sVS3
David Warner has announced his retirement from ODI cricket.
— PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 TEAM (@PrinceAdna35845) January 1, 2024
One of the finest ever of the format, Thank you Davey...!!! pic.twitter.com/DWsh0onut1
David Warner, one of the most explosive and prolific openers in the history of Australian cricket, has announced his retirement from ODI’s. Wish him best of luck for his future life and happy retirement!💛 #DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/tsZh3lSz8Z
— 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐟 ⁵⁶ (@SalmanAsif2007) January 1, 2024
David Warner set to retire from ODI cricket as well as Tests. However, he will be available for 2025 Champions Trophy.
— Malik Mubashir (@MalikMu24083494) January 1, 2024
Warner will continue to play for Australia in T20 cricket.#PAKvAUS #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/sT22dmcrfQ