With Australia’s T20 World Cup crash David Warner’s international career ends
The remarkable 15-year international journey of David Warner has come to an end, albeit in an understated manner. Australia’s T20 World Cup exit at the Super Eight stage, confirmed by the victory of Afghanistan over Bangladesh, marked the final chapter in Warner’s playing career for his national team.
Gradually the retirement of David Warner has unfolded. He bowed out of ODIs with a World Cup win over India in November and concluded his Test career against Pakistan in January.
The T20 World Cup was always intended to be his swansong, with a potential return for next year’s Champions Trophy remaining a remote possibility.
His last international outing, against India, lacked the grandeur of a farewell. Warner managed only six runs before departing, leaving the field with a sense of dejection, unaware that it might be his final act in an Australian shirt.
There were no celebratory gestures or a standing ovation, as the outcome of the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match held the key to his official send-off.
Speaking after the match, Josh Hazlewood, Warner’s teammate, expressed that a proper tribute would depend on the result of the Bangladesh encounter. Hazlewood highlighted Warner’s incredible career across all formats, acknowledging that his absence will be deeply felt both on and off the field.