David Warner says goodbye to ODIs!

David Warner, a legendary player in Australian cricket, has announced his decision to retire from one-day international (ODI) cricket. This announcement will prepare him for this week’s final Test match against Pakistan. As he said goodbye to ODIs, Warner stated he would be willing to represent his country in the 2025 Champions Trophy if necessary.

In his hometown of Sydney on Wednesday, the 37-year-old cricketing great is set to prepare for his 112th and final Test match, capping an incredible career that has seen him score 8,695 runs at an astounding average of 44.58. Warner amassed an incredible 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries during his Test career.

In addition to announcing his retirement from ODIs, Warner gave a speech to the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground, reflecting on his significant contribution to the format since his 2009 debut. His efforts were crucial to Australia’s victories in the 2023 and 2015 World Cups.

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During the press conference, Warner reiterated, “I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well. I’ve got to give back to the family.” “It’s a tremendous accomplishment, in my opinion, to make it through the 2023 World Cup and win it in India,” the speaker stated.

Warner’s decision makes it possible to play in a number of Twenty20 leagues around the world and may even play in the Champions Trophy in 2025. “I’m going to be available if I’m playing decent cricket in two years and I’m around and they need someone,” he declared.

The Champions Trophy has particular significance because it will return to Pakistan in 2025 following the 2017 edition. There has historically been a 50-over format for the tournament, but reports indicate that it may switch to T20 cricket.

Warner leaves behind an impressive record of 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30, including 22 hundreds, after leaving the ODI arena after 161 matches. Only Ricky Ponting, an Australian, has more than him with thirty tons in a single day.

Warner is still available for T20 matches even after saying goodbye to ODIs, with his sights set on the Caribbean and the United States for the 2024 World Cup.

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After a two-Test series in Adelaide and Brisbane, Australia will now have to find a new opener for the forthcoming three-match series against the West Indies in February as a result of Warner’s decision.

Chief Cricket Officer of Australia Nick Hockley praised Warner’s enormous contribution to the format and acknowledged his incredible Test career. Despite the infamous ball-tampering scandal that ruined Warner’s career in 2018, coach Andrew McDonald called Warner “probably our greatest ever three-format player.” Warner’s legacy is unquestionably etched in cricket history.