In a post on Instagram, Australian opener David Warner announced his decision to retire from international cricket. He stated that the chapter has closed, however, he was looking forward to participating in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Warner, who was 37 years old at the time of his retirement, was able to make over 8,000 runs in 112 Tests and 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs.
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Warner made his debut in the One-Day International and T20I formats during the 2009 series against South Africa.
Two years later, he was able to earn his Test debut against New Zealand at the Gabba.
He was part of the team that won the World Cup in 2015 and 2023.
Warner was able to help the Australian team win the World Cup in 2022.
Unfortunately, his career in international cricket was marred by controversies.
In 2018, he was banned for a year after he was caught up in a ball-tampering scandal.
He was also barred from leading the country’s national team for the rest of his life.
Known for his explosive batting abilities, Warner was able to make several hundred runs in both Test and One-Day International matches.
He was regarded as one of Australia’s best openers. Despite his international cricket career having come to an end, Warner stated that he would continue playing T20I cricket.
Warner was able to play for the Delhi Capitals during the 2019 Indian Premier League.
He was able to make over 6,565 runs in the tournament.
In 2016, he led the SunRisers Hyderabad team to their only title.