Australian cricket legend David Warner has ended his international career after Australia was knocked out of the T20 World Cup following Afghanistan’s dramatic entry into the semifinals.
Key Highlights
Warner’s Career
David Warner has been a key player for Australia, scoring almost 19,000 runs with 49 centuries across all formats. He has been part of several significant victories, including winning the ODI World Cup twice, the T20 World Cup in 2021, and the World Test Championship last year.
Australia’s Exit
Australia’s journey in the T20 World Cup faced setbacks after losing to Afghanistan in the Super 8 stages and then to India on June 25. Afghanistan’s win over Bangladesh sealed Australia’s fate, ending their hopes of advancing to the semifinals.
Warner’s Retirement
Warner had already retired from ODIs and Tests, and he had announced that this T20 World Cup would be his final international tournament. Although there was a possibility of his return for the Champions Trophy, it is considered unlikely.
Quotes
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood commented on Warner’s exit: “We’ve had a little taste of it, losing a player that’s been there for so long is always different. But we’ll move on and push forward.”
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