The thrilling Ashes 2023 finale at The Oval sees Australia on the verge of their first series win in England since 2001, with Pat Cummins’ team leading 2-1. However, the hosts are eager to level the series. Adding to the excitement, former England captain Michael Vaughan made a bold claim, hinting that the final Test might be the last time fans witness the veteran batters Steve Smith and David Warner in Test action.
Amidst swirling speculations about his retirement plans, Australian veteran cricketer David Warner responded with a hint of sarcasm, dismissing the rumors as he joked about being too preoccupied on the golf course to pay attention. The 36-year-old, who previously announced his intention to retire from Test cricket after the home series against Pakistan in January 2024, stated that he had not seen or heard anything regarding his retirement plans.
When Cricket.au asked if he had any retirement announcements to make, Warner quashed the idea and emphasized his focus on winning the prestigious Ashes urn saying, “No, I don’t have an announcement. For me, it’s about trying to work hard in the nets, as I did today. Potentially come out tomorrow and, if selected, go out there and play and try and win an Ashes series,”
Looking ahead to his eventual retirement, Warner showed confidence in Australia’s options to fill the opening spot. He endorsed Matthew Renshaw as a worthy successor, praising the tall left-hander’s skills and comparing him to former Australia opener Matthew Hayden. Warner believes Renshaw has the potential to be an excellent replacement when both he and fellow opener Usman Khawaja eventually depart from the Test scene.
David Warner is keeping reporters on their toes about his retirement this summer…#Ashes pic.twitter.com/w1jlnVkp1s
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 26, 2023
Last Updated on July 26, 2023
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