AUS vs PAK: Wasim Jaffer Pays Heartfelt Tribute To David Warner After The Veteran's Final Knock In Test Cricket

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer paid tribute to veteran Australian opening batter David Warner, who recently retired from the Test format. Wasim Jaffer was impressed with David Warner’s smooth transition from a T20 specialist to a Test cricket stalwart.

David Warner ended his illustrious 12-year Test career with the New Year’s Test against Pakistan at his home ground in Sydney. The left-handed batter concluded his career with a fifty in his final Test innings. His departure marks the end of an era in Australian cricket.

Warner’s fearless batting style has left a lasting impact on the dynamics of opening in cricket, regardless of the format. He debuted in Test cricket in 2011 and scored over 8,700 runs at an average of 44.6, including 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries from 112 games.

David Warner Should Be Mighty Proud – Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer praised David Warner’s versatility, recognizing his ability to score quickly or play marathon innings. Jaffer stated that Warner should be proud of his accomplishments while donning the baggy green in Test cricket.

“Started out as a T20 bat but took to the Test game like fish to water and there was no looking back. He could score a hundred before lunch or bat long and score triple ton. Farewell, @davidwarner31. You should be mighty proud of all you achieved wearing that baggy green,” Jaffer posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Started out as a T20 bat but took to the Test game like fish to water and there was no looking back. He could score a hundred before lunch or bat long and score triple ton. Farewell, @davidwarner31. You should be mighty proud of all you achieved wearing that baggy green. #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/mzeOnxKRlS

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 6, 2024

Australia secured a 8-wicket victory in the third and final Test against Pakistan at the SCG. Usman Khawaja fell in the first over while chasing a modest target of 130 runs. Warner and Marnus Labuschagne formed a substantial 119-run partnership for the second wicket. However, Warner was dismissed just before the successful run chase.

I Owe Credit To My Parents – David Warner

In the post-match presentation, David Warner expressed deep gratitude to his parents and wife, Candice, acknowledging their pivotal role in his cricketing journey. He revealed that he would be emotional about no longer taking the field with the Australian Test team.

“Massive part of your life and without their support you can’t do what you do. I owe credit to my parents for giving me a beautiful and great upbringing. My brother Steve, I followed in his footsteps. And then Candice came along and sort of got me in line. We’ve had a beautiful family and I cherish every moment I get with them,” Warner said.

“I love them to death and I’m not going to keep carrying on because I’ll get too emotional. But thank you, Candice, for what you’ve done. You mean the world to me, and I appreciate it. I think it’d be quite emotional to watch the guys go out there and not play and knowing that I was able to come out here and do what I could do,” he added.

The 37-year-old also announced his retirement from ODI cricket. However, he has expressed his intent to continue playing T20Is for Australia and participating in T20 leagues worldwide. He is expected to bid farewell to all forms of international cricket following the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

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