David Warner famously known as the “Pocket sized dynamo ” retired from the test format after a memorable series versus Pakistan which Australia whitewashed the visitors 3-0 recording their 17th straight victory over the visiting Pakistani team. Touted to be the Farewell series for himself, the left handed swash buckling dynamic opener David Warner personally had a great series finishing only second behind all rounder Mitchell Marsh scoring 299 runs in 3 test matches at an healthy average of 49.83 with the batting strike rate of astonishing 65.28 inclusive of 31 boundaries and 4 sixes hit over the course of six innings.
His best score of the series stood out in the opener at Perth where he hammered 164 of 211 balls to set the tone for entire series in a match which his team won by a whopping 360 runs. Warner through his entire playing career both tests and ODI’S has been the character on and off the field, be his on field tactics of unique style of celebrations after completion of centuries or while fielding after taking a catch or off field skills on social media especially the Instagram and TikTok reels with his family which like his batting entertained the public for decades.
However a Farewell was well constructed when David Warner scored a match winning half century in the last innings of his illustrious test career which now has ended with 8,786 runs from 112 matches. He averaged a decent 44.59 and scored 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries to his credit. The ODI Career which ended with Australia lifting the World Cup Trophy for the record 6th time comprised of 161 games and accumulation of 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30, including 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries.
Post his retirement , Warner’s wife Candice Warner who was emotional too wrote a beautiful message in support of her husband and his performances on the field.
What a career!!!- Candice Warner praises the star batter David Warner
David Warner’s wife, Candice Warner, penned a heartfelt note on Instagram after he bid farewell to Test cricket on Saturday, January 6, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Warner ended his Test career on a high as Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan. David Warner also turned back the clock and hit a swift half-century to help Australia chase down 130 in the final innings of his red-ball cricket career.
t was a great send-off as David Warner got the chance to celebrate the win with family and friends at his home ground in Sydney. The officials also allowed fans into the ground after the post-match presentations, making it a memorable farewell for Warner.
Candice Warner took to her Instagram handle on Sunday and reflected on the send-off her husband got. She wrote:
“Wow what a week, what a send off and what a career. I’ve never met a person more resilient than you @davidwarner31. Time after time you got knocked down but that never stopped you from getting back up! Your road to success wasn’t always the easiest but no matter what obstacle was placed in front of you, you always found a way through it,”
“You’re a fighter and a bloody tough bugger. When your back was against the wall you never once hid, never once made an excuse, or ran away, you just cracked on, worked hard, backed yourself and got the job done. RESPECT!!,”
On his stern fitness routine, she added:
“What people didn’t get to see was just how hard you worked. From the 20km runs in the pouring rain, the 1km efforts where you would vomit from pushing your body to its absolute limit. The hill sprints, the soft sand runs, the gym sessions, the boxing, the laps in the pool. You inspired me to want to be better just as you have inspired a generation of young boys and girls to play cricket including our beautiful girls,”
The man who didn’t change for anyone – Candice Warner on the evolution of David Warner through his career
Candice also shed light on the evolution of her husband through the years and said that she is proud of the man he has become.
“You achieved a heck of a lot throughout your career but what I’m most proud of is the man you became. The man who didn’t change for anyone, who stayed true to himself, that always back himself and put his family first. You never really fit the mold but why would you want to be like everyone else? To me and your family you are perfect the way you are. Congratulations darling I love you,” she concluded.
Although retiring from Tests and ODIs, David Warner has made it clear that he desires to continue playing T20 cricket for Australia and franchises around the world in a conquest of the next big achievement in his illustrious career The ICC World T20 Cup in 2024 at the Caribbean shores .