Warner “well and truly done” after his ultimate worldwide match at residence

Australia’s veteran opener David Warner, who performed his ultimate worldwide match at residence on Tuesday, mentioned it’s time to present alternatives to youthful gamers.

The 50-over World Cup title conflict final 12 months was the 37-year-old’s ultimate ODI look whereas his Test profession ended with a half-century within the Sydney Test in opposition to Pakistan in January.

“I’m well and truly done, it’s time for the youngsters to come through and show their talent,” Warner mentioned after Australia’s 37-run loss to West Indies within the third T20I.

Warner smashed 81 off 49 deliveries, together with 54 runs in boundaries, in his final innings on residence soil.

While saying his retirement from the normal format, the southpaw had earlier this 12 months mentioned he can be out there for T20Is and T20 leagues internationally.

Warner, who has amassed 3067 runs in 102 T20Is, is a part of the T20I squad that can play be touring New Zealand facet later this month.

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He will then journey to India for the IPL earlier than heading to the US and West Indies for the T20 World Cup, which goes to be the final time he performs within the shortest format for Australia.

“It was good to have a break and play the franchise stuff. I’ve got a lot of time off after the New Zealand series, go to the IPL before we embark on a World Cup in the Caribbean,” he mentioned.

“I’ve said I want to play the World Cup and finish there,” he mentioned after the primary T20I in opposition to West Indies final week.” Warner was instrumental in Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2020, successful the Player of the Tournament.