‘Bahot yaad aayegi’ – Fans react as David Warner bids adieu to Test Cricket after 3rd Test against Pakistan

Australia and Pakistan met for the 3rd Test Match of Pakistan’s tour of Australia at the prestigious Sydney Cricket Ground. The game marked the last innings by Australia’s former captain and attacking opener David Warner as he retired from the red ball Cricket. Warner got a guard of honour from the Pakistan team as he entered the field one last time in the Whites for Australia. 

In his last innings of the Test for Australia Warner smashed a half century as he hit 57 runs off 75 balls with a strike rate of 76 after hitting 7 boundaries. After Australia beat Pakistan by 8 wickets, the fans rushed to the field to bid adieu to their favourite player as Warner officially stepped away from the red ball. 

David Warner reflects on his Test Career after the farewell series against Pakistan 

In the post-match ceremony, Warner talked about his career in Tests and said, “It’s pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0 and cap off what’s been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement. I’m proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here.”

He further added, “These guys, they work their backsides off, the engine room – the three big quicks plus Mitchell Marsh – they work tirelessly in the nets and in the gym. Credit to them, the physios, the staff behind that … is outstanding. You look at them, they are amazing, I don’t have to face them ever again in the nets, which I don’t do anyway, so that helps.”

While talking about his last day, today in the whites, Warner said, “Just a casual walk up to the local cafe, get a coffee with a young one, and then I just got into the car. I felt happy and really proud. To come here in front of your home crowd with the support they’ve shown me and Australian cricket over the last decade of my career, I can’t thank them enough. Without you guys, we aren’t able to do what we do. It’s really much appreciated.”

Look how the fans reacted- 

What a career. One of the greats 🫡❤️ pic.twitter.com/xZVX3IPNSq

— Karthik (@vsk_says) January 6, 2024

well played david warnerpic.twitter.com/KfmeAU8U0a

— Messi Fan (@George_leo453) January 6, 2024

https://twitter.com/abdullahs_56/status/1743488504435257505

We will miss him 💔 pic.twitter.com/BsOqBlQec5

— Salman Kamoka (@salmankamoka18) January 6, 2024

https://twitter.com/santhoshtiger14/status/1743488877875417379

SCG crowd in awe of David Warner – miss him on the field

— United Indian (@TheUnitedIndia2) January 6, 2024

I'm not gonna watch Australia test match anymore 🥹

— Guhan (@TheDogeVampire) January 6, 2024