David Warner announced his intention to retire from One-Day International Cricket ahead of his final Test Match. The veteran opener explained it was time for him to end his ODI cricket career after Australia won the 2023 World Cup tournament held in India.

He led Australia with 586 runs scored as the top run scorer. Warner announced his decision at a press conference on Monday prior to playing his final Test at the SCG.

Western Australian Cameron Bancroft hit an important shot against Victoria during a Sheffield Shield game in 2021, which prompted Australia to consider replacing David Warner as their specialist opener.

At that time, Cameron Bancroft said he felt content with his decision. Winning India from where we started was truly incredible.”

“We didn’t arrive where we are today by chance or accident; instead, two consecutive games in India propelled us here. Today is my final ODI appearance, thus my decision to retire.

Warner retired as Australia’s sixth-highest ODI run scorer, scoring 6932 runs across 161 matches and 22 centuries – second only to Ricky Ponting, who scored 29 more times (in 105 innings) than Warner.

Warner has expressed interest in returning for another ICC Champions Trophy 2025 appearance if asked. Currently, he boasts just one silverware: 2009’s Champions Trophy win with Australia, where Warner wasn’t guaranteed selection in their XI.

“If I am still playing good cricket and available within two years and someone needs someone to play with them, then I will definitely consider being there,” he stated. Australia will defend their ODI World Cup in South Africa in 2027.

Warner has expressed that his decision to ODI retirement will open up more opportunities in franchise cricket overseas. Warner expressed keenness in joining Sydney Thunder for their BBL contract until its conclusion.

Since 2009, he’s been an established player in the IPL. However, due to a hectic international schedule, he has not featured in either the Pakistan Super League or England’s The Hundred tournaments.

Instead, he participated in the Caribbean Premier League and Bangladesh Premier League before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

David Warner will play his final test match for Australia against Pakistan at his home grounds on Wednesday, giving them an opportunity to complete a series of whitewash against them with a score of 3-0. Warner announced his intent to retire following the Sydney Test before the World Championship and Ashes tournaments during the Australian winter – this plan was widely seen as selfish by many observers.

There was much discussion regarding me and my performance, so Warner stated on Monday he wanted to “put an end to this” immediately.

Warner proved his worth with an innings of 164 against Pakistan in Perth’s first Test – an accomplishment made all the more impressive given if Australia hadn’t won both tests at Edgbaston & Lord’s, the situation may have been very different indeed.

Warner recalled how he and Uzzie would prefer Sydney as their final stop; however, Lord’s was lined up as his likely choice should they fail to perform as expected.

“If a team is down 2-0 and loses in their third match, I don’t think continuing to play is the wisest decision. Had we won, making decisions would have been simpler – as well as not forcing my teammates or selectors into making difficult calls like: ‘Now is the time to move on.” I wanted my career to end on its terms, one I was more content with than the last.

Warner fell just short of scoring his maiden Test hundred in England during his fourth away Ashes. But he started both games, with Lord’s being his highest Test score since 2008.

Together with Khawaja, their opening partnership reached 60 in each Ashes innings; Warner felt this earned his SCG farewell.

Warner acknowledged his emotions have begun to build since playing his debut Test against Pakistan in Perth.

“Initially, I didn’t feel too emotionally attached when considering Lord’s as the possible endpoint. Since Perth, though, it has become quite emotional. Knowing it could well be my last Test match has left an impactful mark.”

“We are very proud of and applaud you. Your efforts mean so much to us.”

Enver Hoxha, the former Albanian dictator, pulled a cord marked “truth bomb” when delivering his New Year’s message in 1967.

He declared: “This year is going to be harder than the last. Thank you, Enver, for not sugarcoating it.”

Now, it is only left for me to wish you a merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year – after all, you deserve it.

Steve Smith was banned for one year for his part in the Cape Town third Test scandal that saw Cameron Bancroft use sandpaper to scuff up the ball before trying to hide evidence down his trousers.

Warner described his Test career as having had a fairy-tale ending and was pleased to retire in Sydney. At first, he never imagined opening for New South Wales or any other team; after 112 tests, it is hard to believe.

But now, being here makes it hard not to pinch himself. He wanted to be remembered as an individual who gave everything he had.

David Warner’s ODI Career

Matches: 161

Runs: 6932

Average: 45.3

Highest score: 179

Strike-rate: 97.26

Fours: 733

Sixes: 130

Centuries: 22

Half-centuries: 33

David Warner Scores Imperious Century Against Pakistan

David Warner scored 163 runs for Australia against Pakistan during their match at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, scoring nine sixes and 14 fours.

Warner is known for his ability to excel in global tournaments and win, and this tournament was no different; he amassed 1527 runs at an astounding average of 56.55 runs per ball – which ranks him higher than five men’s batters such as Australian Ricky Ponting on the all-time World Cup runs list.

Warner stated he wanted to provide something back for his family during his announcement. “ODI Retirement was something I stressed throughout the World Cup. To have made it through and win this trophy in India is truly remarkable.”

Warner did not rule out returning to the Champions Trophy tournament if necessary in 2025. “I am still available if they require my services in two years and still enjoy playing decent cricket.”

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