Australian cricketing legend Glenn McGrath has encouraged David Warner to take a positive approach in his farewell Test match against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on January 3 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). While Australia aim for a 3-0 series sweep, this match holds special significance as it marks Warner’s final appearance in Test cricket, concluding a remarkable career spanning 111 matches since his debut in 2011.
McGrath stated, “Go out, be positive. We saw him come out and get a good hundred over in Perth, just going back to the way he plays. Hopefully he can go out on a high. It’d be great to see him get a hundred here in front of his home crowd.”
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Over the course of his Test career, Warner has amassed 8695 runs at an impressive average of 44.6, featuring 26 fifties and 36 half-centuries. Currently, Warner stands as Australia’s fifth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket and the second-highest run-scorer across all formats, with 18,521 runs, surpassed only by Ricky Ponting (27,368).
The sentiment was echoed by Cricket Australia’s CEO, Nick Hockley, who expressed gratitude for Warner’s immense contributions to the sport and anticipated a warm farewell from his home crowd at the SCG.
“Congratulations to David on an amazing Test career. We are all extremely grateful for his immense contribution to this form of the game. David’s wonderful attacking style not only played a vital role in many Australian victories, it also enthralled and entertained fans across the world and drew many to Test cricket. I’m sure David’s home crowd will give him a tremendous farewell at the SCG, and we all look forward to him continuing to be a valuable contributor to Australia’s white ball campaigns,” he noted.
Warner’s farewell aligns with the 16th edition of the ‘Pink Test’ at the SCG. In addition to Test cricket, Warner has also announced his retirement from ODIs.
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