Veteran Australian batsman David Warner on Friday confirmed he will bid adieu to the Gentlemen's game in June after the 2024 T20 World Cup. Warner made the announcement after leading Australia to an 11-run victory over West Indies in the first of three series T20Is at Hobart's Bellerive Oval.
The 37-year-old has already retired from ODI and Test cricket. He announced his retirement from the 50-over format on 1 January and then played his last Test match at home on 6 January, scoring a ton and 50 in Australia's victory over Pakistan in Sydney cricket. He received a standing ovation for scoring. Ground.
Warner, who made his 100th appearance for Australia in T20I cricket and became the third cricketer in history to play more than 100 matches in each international format, played as Australia led 1-0 against the West Indies. played an important role. He smashed 70 in just 36 pitches. Warner's brilliant start followed by Adam Zampa's three-wicket haul helped Australia thwart a strong counterattack from the Windies.
After the win, Warner revealed that he would end his overseas tour after the T20 World Cup in June.
“I'm happy to get the win. It was a good wicket to come into bat and I have to make the most of it. I'm feeling great, I'm refreshed, I'm on a high. .We want to play in the T20 World Cup and finish there, that would be awesome.'' “We're going to continue our good journey over the next six months. Almost the same team is heading to New Zealand, so it's also important to win there.'' '' Warner, who was named Player of the Match, said after the match. Presentation ceremony.
If Australia can regain the T20 World Cup trophy, Warner will have the chance to retire from cricket as a world champion across formats. He was previously part of the Australian team that defeated India to win the World Test Championship title in June last year and the 2023 ODI World Cup title in November.
Australia will face England, Namibia, Oman and Scotland in Group B of the 2024 T20 World Cup. They begin their match against Oman on June 6th.
