At the 2024 IPL auction, the Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a significant coup by winning the in-form Australian batsman Travis Head for a mere 6.8 crore. After making a century in the World Cup Final against India, the left-hander ignited a fierce bidding battle between SRH and Chennai Super Kings, which Hyderabad eventually won. Now, cricketer David Warner has made headlines for his controversial post.
Head has become a sought-after item at auction due to his recent exploits, which included his pivotal role in Australia’s World Cup victory. For any team he plays for, his versatility as a batsman (he can bat in multiple positions) and his off-spin bowling (which will come in handy in India) are huge assets.
Cricketer David Warner new controversy:
David Warner congratulated Head on social media following Head’s acquisition by SRH and shared Head’s story. The story was a repost of an image that SRH had posted after signing Head. But according to Warner’s post, SRH blocked him because he couldn’t see SRH’s story. It was discovered that SRH had also blocked him on the microblogging platform X. Warner posted a screenshot of the block along with a few laughing emojis, which may have alluded to his lighthearted worry that Head would join what he considered to be a “bad franchise.”
Social media users took to social media to express their disapproval of the franchise for allegedly shunning the player who helped them win their only IPL championship in 2016. Warner, who is renowned for his aggressive batting approach and captivating demeanour, led the SRH to an IPL championship in 2016 and amassed 848 runs in that campaign.
He was a vital member of the squad for a number of years before his unjust dismissal as captain in 2021 coincided with a decline in performance. He was later released by the team in advance of the 2022 Indian Premier League auction.
David Warner proves everyone wrong:
Earlier, the Australian summer felt alive, soaked in sunlight, when the first ball was bowled at Perth Stadium. The nation’s fabric is intricately woven with cricket, which roared back with the eagerly awaited Test match between Australia and Pakistan. It was obvious that bat and ball season had arrived as the air crackled with anticipation.
Against Aamer Jamal, who was making his debut, the milestone was reached off the penultimate ball of the 43rd over. The murmurs of criticism that had preceded his final Test chapter were loudly refuted by his brilliant century. The southpaw painted the canvas pink, making former paceman Mitchell Johnson’s biting column about Warner’s suitability for a farewell series seem like a distant memory. Warner’s experience and unwavering focus overcame Ed Cowan’s derisive label of “walking wicket.“
Warner celebrated reaching his milestone in his signature style, taking off his helmet, launching himself into the air, and letting out a loud roar. With a brief gesture, he kept his fingers on his lips to end the festivities. It was undoubtedly an attempt to appease the critics.
So, this was all about the Cricketer David Warner. Also read, Trolls on Irfan Pathan for praising Sai Sudarshan’s ODI debut.
