January 01, 2024
David Warner, the Australian opener, has confirmed his retirement from one-day international cricket preceding his farewell Test match against Pakistan.
Over the course of his Test career, he has accumulated a notable 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, demonstrating his skill through 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
On January 18, 2009, David Warner marked his ODI debut against South Africa in Hobart. Throughout his ODI career spanning 161 matches, he accumulated 6932 runs at an average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 97.26. Within this duration, he secured 22 centuries and 33 half-centuries.
His final appearance was during the 2023 World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad, a match that Australia claimed victory in by six wickets.
During his prime, Warner was celebrated for his aggressive style and widely recognized as the most formidable and destructive opener globally.
Warner clinched the World Cup title twice, playing a pivotal role as a star batsman for Australia in both victorious campaigns. His tally of 1527 runs in World Cups positions him as the sixth-highest run-scorer among all batters in the tournament's history.
Yet, he has kept the option open to potentially take part in the 2025 Champions Trophy if circumstances demand.
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