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Australian legend David Warner has concluded his Test career after the 2023 WTC champions' victory against Pakistan in the third and final Test on Friday. The third Test was played at the Sydney Cricket Ground and the crowd was allowed to enter the ground to witness the 37-year-old Aussies' final moments in Test cricket.
Warner scored 34 runs in the first innings and went on to score 57 runs in the second innings as Australia chased the 130-run target comfortably with eight wickets remaining. Ahead of the SCG Test, Warner also announced his retirement from ODI cricket after winning the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India, where he was the leading scorer for his side.
As Australia pulled off a clean sweep in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, skipper Pat Cummins was handed the trophy while he was accompanied by his teammates. In a heartfelt gesture, the SCG crowd was allowed to enter the ground to watch Warner's final moments in Test cricket.
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Warner gifts his helmet and gloves to a young fan
When Australia needed just 11 runs to win the third Test, David Warner was dismissed by Sajid Khan at 57 runs. The entire SCG gave a standing ovation to the Australian legend as he walked off the pitch for the last time in Test cricket. While walking towards the pavilion, Warner gifted his helmet and gloves to a young fan in the stands.
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Warner amassed 8,786 runs at an average of 44.60 in 112 Test matches in his career with 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries. Warner was left in tears during his post-match interview.
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In the post-match interview, Warner said, "It's pretty much a dream come true. Win 3-0 and cap off what's been a great 18 months to two years for the Australian cricket team. On the back of the World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup and then to come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement and I'm just proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here."
