David Warner bids farewell to International Cricket following T20 World Cup exit

Australian opener David Warner has concluded his illustrious international cricket career after Australia’s elimination from the ongoing T20 World Cup. The team’s hopes were dashed after defeats to Afghanistan and India in the Super 8 stages, followed by Afghanistan’s victory over Bangladesh, sealing Australia’s exit from the tournament.

David Warner, who had previously announced that the T20 World Cup would mark his final tournament, exits the international stage with a decorated career. He retired as a two-time ODI World Cup champion and concluded his Test career last summer. Despite leaving the door slightly ajar for a potential return for the Champions Trophy, Warner’s retirement is now final.

During his career, Warner played a pivotal role in Australia’s successes, including winning the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021-2022. He amassed nearly 19,000 runs in international cricket, with 49 centuries to his name.

Reflecting on Warner’s departure, teammate Josh Hazlewood remarked, “It’s always different when you lose a player that’s been there for so long. But we’ll move on and push forward.”