David Warner, the opening batsman for Australia, has stated that he intends to play his final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in January against Pakistan. ‘If I can make the Pakistan series and get through this (WTC final and subsequent Ashes campaign), I will definitely finish up then,’ said Warner.
Warner Sets Sights on T20 World Cup 2024 as Potential Farewell Tournament
Warner stated that ‘If I can score runs here and continue to play back in Australia, I owe it to myself and my family, so I can state with certainty that I won’t be taking part in the West Indies series.’ The southpaw hopes to continue representing Australia in white-ball cricket until the West Indies and USA host the T20 World Cup in 2024. The key is to score runs. The 2024 World Cup will likely be Warner’s last game, he has previously stated. Warner, 36, had a challenging tour of India earlier this year, and although leading Delhi Capitals to victory in the IPL with 516 runs from 14 games, he will face challenges in the seaming English conditions.
Inconsistent Performances Raise Concerns
Warner has struggled to score runs in recent assignments, making just 26 runs in three Test innings during the recent tour of India before returning home injured. Warner’s only notable performance in recent assignments is a superb double hundred against South Africa last December. Additionally, he had a miserable Ashes series, returning with a 9.50 average, the worst mark ever for an opener who played in 10 innings when England’s quick Broad dominated the Australian opener.
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