David Warner’s surprising decision to retire from ODI cricket at the start of the New Year left fans heartbroken, but they expressed their admiration and best wishes for his outstanding career.
David Warner is set to conclude his remarkable Test career in the upcoming match against Pakistan at the SCG, while surprising fans by announcing his retirement from ODI cricket. Despite bidding farewell to the 50-over format, Warner remains open to playing in the 2025 Champions Trophy if required.
Since his debut in 2009, Warner has been a dominant force in cricket, amassing 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs with an average of 45.30 and a remarkable strike rate of 97.26, featuring 22 centuries. He stands second in the list of most ODI centuries by an Australian batsman, just behind Ricky Ponting. Notably, Warner played a pivotal role in Australia’s recent ODI World Cup victory, finishing as the tournament’s sixth-highest run-scorer with 535 runs in 11 games, securing his second World Cup title.
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Warner’s exit from the 50-over format left fans saddened, but they united on social media to honor his incredible ODI career, sharing their best wishes and admiration for the superstar cricketer.
First heartbreak 💔 on first Day of 2024:-
— Arjun Singh Rana (@RanaAs146Rana) January 1, 2024
David Warner retired from ODIs but he is open to making a return in Champions Trophy 2025 if Australia needs him. [Espn Cricinfo]#DavidWarner#ODIs#CricketTwitter #HappyNewYear2024 #HappyNewYear24 pic.twitter.com/l43XCDLaSK
David Warner! pic.twitter.com/dPHJ7r29Cm
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) January 1, 2024
David Warner, who's set to play his farewell Test at the SCG, has announced his retirement from the 50-over format as well. He is the 6th highest run getter in ODIs for Australia🇦🇺.#DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/hrPN7bfOGT
— Proud Pakistani (@ProudPa09917147) January 1, 2024
DAVID WARNER RETIRES FROM ODIs.
— Savage Uncle 🥸 (@Savage_Uncle2) January 1, 2024
– An All time great in ODIs. 🙌🏏#DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/dbiKpk1a5c
And Guess What 2024 Has Started With A Grief .. Enjoy Your Next Phase, David Warner💔#DavidWarner @CricketAus @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/112UCM348S
— Abrar Ul Haq 16 (@Abrar_Ul16) January 1, 2024
Thankyou So Much @davidwarner31 For Everything 🧡
— Tradancyog (@TradancyOG) January 1, 2024
Go Well In T20s!!#DavidWarner #CricketTwitter
2024 Starts With a Good News For Pakistan Fans.
— Talk Before Wicket (@TalkB4Wicket) January 1, 2024
David Warner Retires From ODI & Test Cricket.#DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/1pDs7A0a93
Last Updated on January 1, 2024
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