Cricketer David Warner, Australia’s standout opener, was in high spirits after his outstanding attacking century against Pakistan on the first day of the first Test in Perth, which silenced all doubters about his form. Following his 26th Test century in Perth, Warner stated that leading his team to victory was the best way to silence the critics.
Warner celebrated his hundredth birthday with his traditional celebration leap, to the delight of the audience. At the party, he made an unusual motion by putting his fingers to his lips and looking up.
Interestingly, Warner’s former colleague Mitchell Johnson questioned the quality of the Australian opener and whether the outstanding batsman deserved a hero’s farewell. Johnson brought up Warner’s role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, as well as his recent struggles in the oldest format.
Cricketer David Warner addresses critics:
Warner celebrated his hundredth birthday with his traditional celebration leap, to the delight of the audience. At the party, he made an unusual motion by putting his fingers to his lips and looking up.
Interestingly, Warner’s former colleague Mitchell Johnson questioned the quality of the Australian opener and whether the outstanding batsman deserved a hero’s farewell. Johnson brought up Warner’s role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, as well as his recent struggles in the oldest format.
During the tea break, David Warner addressed the media, saying, “Look, it’s my job to come here and score runs for my team. I was on my way right away, and it was great to build a partnership with Ussie Khawaja (Usman Khawaja) and put pressure on Pakistan. I’m now collaborating with Smudge (Smith).”
In an interview with former Australia opener Adam Gilchrist after the second session, Warner made it clear that his gesture was only in response to criticism about his place in the team prior to the Test.
The Delhi Capitals opener added, “It was just another Test hundred for Australia. It’s always a good feeling. We need to score enough runs to give the bowlers something to bowl at. Yeah, if placed correctly, the wicket looks nice. You have no control over the criticism, so you must put your head down and get to work. Nothing beats getting runs and quieting the critics.”
Player history:
David Warner made one of the most memorable debuts in international cricket when he was plucked from obscurity – without having played a single First-Class match – and scored 89 off 43 balls against South Africa in a T20l. The innings was all the more remarkable because it came so soon after Australia’s demoralizing home Test series loss in 2008-09.
Following his T20 success, he made his ODI debut in Hobart against South Africa. Warner’s aggressive 69 in only his second ODI seemed to confirm his rare talent. However, his form deteriorated as the ODIs progressed, and he was dropped before forcing his way back into the side. He continued to shine in the T20 format and was one of the few bright spots during Australia’s first-round exit from the 2009 World T20 in England.
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