Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan’s Test squad, gave David Warner a signed shirt by Babar Azam and the entire Pakistani team as a sincere farewell to his Test cricket career. In his final Test match, Warner made his 112th appearance against Pakistan in Sydney. He scored 57 runs in that match, helping Australia to a convincing 3-0 series victory.
When Warner took the field for his final innings, the Pakistani team formed a guard of honor for him out of respect. The audience of more than 22,000 at the Sydney Cricket Ground gave Warner a standing ovation even though he did not end the match with a performance that would have won it. With this came the end of an extraordinary 112-match Test career in which Warner scored 8,786 runs at an average of 44.59, with 26 centuries to his credit.
Following the game, Warner thanked his family profusely and movedly for their constant support. He gave special thanks to his wife Candice, acknowledging her important influence on both his personal and professional life.
When considering his legacy, Warner said he hoped to be known as a thrilling and entertaining player who delighted fans all around the world. He emphasized the importance of Test cricket as the highest level of the game and urged young players to work hard and follow their love of the red ball game.
With his retirement, Warner’s career in Australian cricket comes to an end. His contributions to the game are recognized and appreciated by his teammates as well as by rivals like Shan Masood and the Pakistani squad, who presented him with a unique souvenir in recognition of his achievements. In the game of cricket, players’ gestures convey a sense of brotherhood and mutual regard that cuts across national lines.
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