Breaking news: David Warner has declared his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket just ahead of his final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Despite retiring from One Day International (ODI) cricket, the 37-year-old aggressive opener has left the possibility open for a return if the Australian team requires his services for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This suggests that while he is stepping back from the regular ODI format, he remains open to contributing in specific tournaments or situations in the future.
On Monday, the renowned batsman David Warner declared his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket, coinciding with the conclusion of his Test career later in the week. Despite bidding farewell to ODIs, the 37-year-old dynamic opener intends to persist in playing T20 cricket for Australia. Additionally, he has left the possibility open for a return to ODIs specifically for the 2025 Champions Trophy, indicating his willingness to contribute if the Australian team requires his experience and skills for the tournament.
In a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Monday, the esteemed batsman David Warner announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. This decision aligns with the conclusion of his test career, with his farewell test scheduled for the week at the SCG. Despite stepping away from ODIs, the 37-year-old explosive opener expressed his intention to continue playing T20 cricket for Australia. Additionally, Warner has left the possibility open for a return to the 2025 Champions Trophy, stating that he would make himself available if the Australian team required his services for the tournament.
Notably, Warner disclosed that his last match in the 50-over format was Australia’s World Cup final victory over India in November. He emphasized that winning the World Cup in India was a significant achievement and confirmed his retirement from one-day cricket.
David Warner, acknowledged as one of Australia’s and the world’s most destructive batters, concluded his One Day International (ODI) career as a two-time world champion, finishing as the leading run-scorer for his team in the 2023 World Cup in India. The left-handed opener, who made his ODI debut in 2009, played 161 ODIs, amassing 6932 runs at an average of 45.30, including 22 centuries and 33 fifties. In Tests, he scored 8695 runs in 111 matches at an average of 44.58, featuring 26 centuries and 36 fifties.
While Warner has retired from ODIs and Tests, he expressed his availability for T20 cricket and left the door open for a return if needed for the 2025 Champions Trophy. He aims to play in Australia’s World Cup campaign in T20 format in June. Despite previously hinting at playing until 2027, he chose to retire now, considering the team’s rebound in India as an ideal finishing point.
Warner holds an IPL contract with the Delhi Capitals and anticipates active participation in domestic T20 leagues, including the Big Bash. He has joined the Fox commentary team for the Test series against India, and as the newly appointed captain of the International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Dubai Capitals for the 2024 season, he looks forward to leading the team in this T20 competition.
