David Warner Retirement: David Warner, the renowned Australian opening batsman, recently shared his decision to retire from both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test cricket. His final Test match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan, starting from January 3.
While bidding farewell to the 50-over format, Warner expressed his willingness to participate in the Champions Trophy if required. The 37-year-old clarified that the ODI World Cup final marked his last appearance in the ODI format.
David Warner Retirement
On January 1, Monday, David Warner revealed his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. This experienced player shared his decision just two days before his final Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Warner disclosed that he had been thinking about stepping back from the 50-over format since the 2023 World Cup, where Australia emerged as the champions. The left-handed batsman expressed his desire to spend more quality time with his wife Candice and their three daughters – Ivy, Isla, and Indi.
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David Warner Announces Retirement from One-Day Cricket
“I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well. That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that’s a massive achievement,” Warner revealed on Monday at the SCG, where he’s set to play his final Test.
Going forward, Warner expressed his intention to participate in league cricket globally and is open to joining the T20 World Cup next June. The 37-year-old also mentioned his availability for the 2025 Champions Trophy if the team requires his services.
“Today, I’m making the call to step back from these formats, giving me the opportunity to explore other leagues worldwide and contribute to the progress of the one-day team. I’m aware of the upcoming Champions Trophy, and if I’m playing well in two years and they need someone, I’ll be ready,” he added.
Warner’s last appearance in Test cricket will be in Sydney during the third and final Test against Pakistan. Following this, he plans to participate in at least four games with the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.
There’s a possibility he might skip the finals to join the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, a league supported by IPL franchises. Warner is currently in the process of obtaining a No Objection Certificate from Cricket Australia for this venture.
David Warner ODI Career
Warner delivered an outstanding performance in the World Cup, emerging as the top run-scorer for his team. In 11 matches, the left-handed batsman scored 535 runs with an average of 48.63 and a strike rate of 108.29, achieving two centuries and one fifty. His highest score of 163 was against Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Throughout his 161 ODIs, Warner has accumulated 6932 runs, averaging 45.30, and maintaining a strike rate of 97.26. He has secured 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries. Warner made his ODI debut in January 2009 against South Africa in Hobart, ranking as the sixth-highest run-scorer for Australia, following Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Mark Waugh, Michael Clarke, and Steve Waugh.
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David Warner Retirement FAQs
Q.1. When is David Warner’s final Test match scheduled?
Ans. David Warner’s last Test will be against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting from January 3.
Q.2. Why did David Warner decide to retire from ODIs?
Ans. Warner expressed his desire to step back from ODIs, citing the 2023 World Cup as his last appearance, aiming to spend more time with family.
Q.3. Will David Warner participate in the Champions Trophy?
Ans. Warner is open to playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy if the team needs his services, emphasizing his availability for the T20 World Cup.
Q.4. What are David Warner’s post-retirement plans?
Ans. Warner intends to join global league cricket, potentially participating in the T20 World Cup and contributing to the progress of the one-day team.
Q.5. What are David Warner’s ODI career statistics?
Ans. Warner’s ODI career includes 6932 runs in 161 matches, with an average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 97.26, featuring 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries.
