Australia’s cricketing superstar, David Warner, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket by posting a heart-felt message on Instagram. The 37-year-old brings down the curtain on his glittering career of 15 years after Australia failed to make it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in 2024.
The last time he played internationally, Warner made 178 runs in seven innings at an average of 29.66 and a strike rate of 139.06. Warner’s ending was however anti-climactic although he accomplished much in his career. He is among only three Australian players who have featured in over 100 matches across all formats; scoring almost nineteen thousand runs and hitting forty-nine centuries; second to none other than Ricky Ponting.
In Warner’s Instagram post, he thought back about his cricket life as well as paid tribute.
“Close chapter!! Such an amazing level to play for such a long time. My team was always Australia. Most of my career was spent on international level. It is an honor that I have had chance to do this. My best moments are undoubtedly when I have played over one hundred games across all formats.”
“I would like to thank everyone who has been with me along this journey. To my wife and beautiful daughters, I am forever grateful for your sacrifices! We’ve been through it all ourselves though no one will ever know what we’ve been through together as a family. In conclusion, I hope you cricket fans enjoyed watching me bat and change cricket but especially Test Cricket where we scored faster than most others could achieve anywhere else ever before. Thanks to the fans, life wouldn’t be the same without them,” he added.
Warner also confirmed that he would continue playing cricket in private leagues and did not rule out representing Australia at Champions Trophy tournament in 2025.
“For now I will continue playing franchise cricket and also prepare myself for selection in Aus’ team for the champions trophy. No more whatsapp junk, your ears are now going to be free of my voice. This team has had unbelievable success the Last few years and long may this continue. Pat Cummins, Andrew [McDonald] and staff have got this,” he conclude.
Warner’s exit from international cricket is the end of an era; his contribution to Australian cricket will forever remain etched in the hearts and minds of fans as well as teammates because of his aggressive playing style.
