In his final match, the Super Eights encounter against India, Warner’s performance was underwhelming, managing only six runs from six deliveries.Yuvraj expressed his sentiments on his official X account, stating, “no one likes silent goodbye.” He extended his congratulations to Warner for an “incredible career.”
The 42-year-old Yuvraj also reminisced about the pleasure of sharing the dressing room with Warner during their time together in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when they both represented the Hyderabad-based franchise.
Yuvraj encouraged Warner to cherish his well-deserved time off with his family following his retirement from international cricket.
“No one likes a quiet goodbye, but that’s the game of life mate. Well done on an incredible career @davidwarner31! From smashing boundaries on the park to nailing Bollywood moves and dialogues, you’ve done it all in true #Warner style. A feared batsman, a lively teammate and a true entertainer on and off the field. It was a pleasure sharing the dressing room with you buddy. Go well #legend and enjoy your well-deserved time off with the lovely family,” Yuvraj wrote on X.
Warner, a stalwart of Australian cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket, leaving behind an impressive legacy. In his Test career spanning 112 matches, Warner amassed 8,786 runs at a commendable average of 44.59. He scored 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries in 205 innings, with his highest score being an unbeaten 335. Warner’s prolific run-scoring places him as the fifth-highest run-getter for Australia in the longest format of the game.
In the ODI arena, Warner’s contributions were equally significant. He represented Australia in 161 matches, accumulating 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30 and an impressive strike rate exceeding 97. With 22 centuries and 33 fifties to his name in 159 innings, Warner’s best score in ODIs stands at 179. He ranks as the sixth-highest run-scorer for Australia in this format.
Warner’s impact extended to the shortest format as well, where he holds the distinction of being Australia’s highest run-getter in T20Is. In 110 matches, he scored 3,277 runs at an average of 33.43 and an exceptional strike rate of 142.47. His T20I career includes a century and 28 half-centuries, with his best score being 100*.
Throughout his illustrious career, Warner amassed a staggering 18,995 runs in 383 games across all formats. With 49 centuries and 98 fifties to his credit, he played a pivotal role in Australia’s two ICC Cricket World Cup triumphs, one ICC T20 World Cup victory, and an ICC World Test Championship title.
As he bids farewell to international cricket, Warner’s legacy as Australia’s second-highest run-scorer and one of the greatest all-format openers of all time remains etched in the annals of cricket history.
