David Warner reveals the incredible offer he makes to trolls who slam him over the Sandpapergate cheating scandal

Since David Warner was banned for 12 months for his role in Sandpapergate in 2018, he has been bashed by cricket fans who can hold grudges for a very long time, but he has a unique way of winning them over.

Those barbs have only intensified in the days leading up to the veteran opening batsman's final Test match against Pakistan in Sydney, which starts on Wednesday.

Now he has revealed he is making peace offers to his online attackers, offering to go for a beer with them to find out what has made them so upset.

“I've always said to people, 'If you shoot me behind a keyboard on Twitter, come have a beer,'” he told the paper. Sydney Morning Herald.

Some cricket fans are eager to take him up on his offer, while others are less than impressed

Warner is known for his penchant for catching a cold after a match and regularly surprises people near his home in Sydney's east by popping into his local pub with the family

'I've done that before with some people and they were surprised by it. I speak to them weekly. I contacted a few people in England and had a beer with them,” Warner continued.

'It's important to reach people who are abusive because you want to know why.

'People are entitled to an opinion, but if you get to understand and know someone, it gives him the opportunity to write what he wants to write, without being negative towards that person.

'As a person you should never talk negatively about them if you don't know or understand them.

“What gives you the right to abuse me – and what have I done that you don't like?”

While Warner's comments prompted the usual barrage of insults, there were also plenty of punters willing to take him up on his offer.

“I would… the stories he could tell. Anytime you want a coldie in Perth, I'd love to hear from you!' a fan posted.

'I would love to have a beer with you David Warner was an absolute champion of a player in all forms of cricket every career goes through ups and downs you have shown how passionate you are about representing our country well done Australian cricket will don't be the same as my cry if you like legends.' another added.

'Absolutely, I would love to have a beer with you!! Congratulations on a great career. Fake the haters. They are all perfect, don't forget that,” said another enthusiastic supporter.

Others were a bit more skeptical.

'He seems like the type of guy where would do his rounds and then run to the toilet and not come back……@davidwarner31 prove me wrong, I'll be in the Bodyline Bar on day 1 of the Adelaide Test ,' one offered.

'He ruined the career of an ambitious young cricketer, Cameron Bancroft, without thinking about it. He attacked Joe Root in Birmingham without provocation. He's an annoying bully who shouldn't even be playing, let alone retire. Why would anyone want to have a beer with this guy?' asked another.

David Warner and wife Candice Warner with their children Ivy Mae, Indy Rae and Isla Rose meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon on New Year's Day

Warner surveys the scene at the SCG, where he will play his final Test match for Australia

Warner said he had left Sandpapergate and was looking forward to the next and final phase of his cricket career

Not only was Warner suspended for his role in the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering incident, but he was also barred from any leadership role.

Warner initially planned to challenge the leadership ban, but opted to withdraw the appeal in late 2022. He made this decision to save his young family from another unpleasant ordeal off the field.

He was asked if there were any regrets ahead of his final Test match.

“I knew a question like this was coming,” he said Monday.

'Look, when I look back on that, it could have been handled differently, but I think Nick [Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley] did his utmost to present this to the board and the decision was made, and I am happy with that.

'I moved on from there. I have opportunities to lead the IPL, to lead the ILT20. I have enjoyed my leadership roles.

“But for me, I've learned over the years that leadership (is not about) wearing captain or vice-captain badges. It's about being true to yourself and being an example, both on and off the field.

“For me, I think I'm a leader on this team anyway – you don't need that C or VC next to your name. I know that sometimes me and my energy can be annoying and I can be a nuisance, but I know that in that locker room it gets everyone moving.”