After his final Test innings at the SCG against Pakistan, David Warner gives his helmet and gloves to a young fan.
David Warner gives his helmet and gloves to a young fan
After his final Test batting against Pakistan on Saturday, January 6. Australian opener David Warner gave his helmet and gloves to a little fan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
He said farewell to Test cricket with a quick half-century. On Day 4 of the third Test against Pakistan. Warner struck 57 (75) to lay the stage for an Australian sweep.
Important Points
- Warner made 57 runs in his final Test innings.
- Australia won the game, completing a 3-0 whitewash.
- Quin expressed astonishment after receiving the helmet from Warner.
Usman Khawaja, Warner’s opening partner, was out for a six-ball duck in the first over.
Marnus Labuschagne (62) and Warner followed with half-centuries to secure Australia’s easy passage to the mark.
Warner left in the 25th over with his team on the verge of victory. The fans at the SCG applauded as the southpaw went off the field.
“It’s almost like a dream come true,” says David Warner
Following the end of the third Test against Pakistan, David Warner reflected on his experience with the Australian squad over the previous several months.
Warner finished his Test career with 8,786 runs from 112 matches at an average of 44.59, with 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries.