The fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test, which starts on Thursday, July 27, at The Oval, has been the subject of speculation that Australia opener David Warner would likely retire from Test cricket after that match. A noteworthy statement made by the veteran was that he would end his Test career after the home series against Pakistan in January 2024.
Warner addressed speculation about his future in cricket at a press conference prior to the fifth Test. He said with a hint of sarcasm that while he had been on the golf course, he hadn’t heard or seen anything.
I honestly haven’t heard anything, so no. Nothing has caught my eye. Warner admitted, “I’ve been on the golf course.
David Warner was also asked whether he wanted to make a statement on the matter, to which he replied that he didn’t. If chosen, he continued, he would put up a lot of effort, play well, and aid his team in capturing the Ashes.
I don’t have an announcement, so no. For me, it means working diligently in the nets, like I did today. Possibly show up tomorrow and, if chosen, play to try to win an Ashes series,” the 36-year-old remarked.
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You have my word that Pakistan will be the last country: David Warner
David Warner continued by saying he won’t participate in the West Indies but is confident in his capacity to compete in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. Adding that he would eventually play shield cricket, he insisted that one must encounter some red balls in order to play white ball cricket.
“It differs. See how I do. You know, even though I’ve stated that I won’t play in the West Indies, if I still feel that I am qualified to continue playing and have good ball vision, who knows. At the 2024 World Cup, I will be competing. I’ve always maintained that you must still be facing a red cricket ball in order to perform at your peak for white ball international cricket. I don’t know, maybe I’ll play Shield cricket,” he remarked.
The 36-year-old added that his final series will be against Pakistan and that he won’t continue to play after that.
I won’t be playing past Pakistan, all right. The West Indies will not be my opponent. Pakistan is undoubtedly the last stop. I promise to be true. I’m going to keep my word,” he said.
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