- David Warner is tired of discussions about his Test career
- The 36-year-old will ‘live’ with the prospect of retirement
- Some cricket fans think Warner is on borrowed time
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Polarizing Australian batsman David Warner has said the ongoing investigation into his position in the Test team is ‘sickening’.
The 36-year-old announced in June that he will retire from Test cricket after this summer’s home series against Pakistan.
Warner – if selected – wants to play his final Test in front of family and friends at the SCG in early January.
His form in the Ashes has been disappointing, but the veteran has been in good touch recently ahead of the ODI World Cup being hosted by India.
He has managed just three scores below 50 in the last eight innings and will be a key figure if the Aussies are to be competitive in the subcontinent in the coming weeks.
Polarizing Australian batsman David Warner has stated that the ongoing scrutiny over his position in the Test team is ‘sickening’ (pictured, after a recent ODI century against South Africa)
Warner – if selected – wants to play his final Test in front of family and friends at the SCG in early January (pictured, with wife Candice Warner)
Speaking to Fox Cricket, Warner admitted he can see the finish line in his whites – and is excited about the prospect of retirement.
“I can’t wait until I’m done… and then they have to find someone else’s name to use as clickbait,” Warner said.
‘It’s unbelievable. To be honest – if I’m being brutally honest, it was actually sickening.
‘That’s why I specified an end date. I plan to go home and spend some time with the family and live life and join you guys (Fox Cricket commentary).
‘I can not wait.’
While there is no doubt that Warner has had a great career, it will always be tainted after ‘Sandpapergate’ in Cape Town, South Africa in 2018.
It resulted in a twelve-month ban from the sport and a tarnished reputation.
Predictably, many supporters on social media were baffled by Warner’s victim mentality.
“Pure arrogance to think he gets to choose when he’s done,” said one.
Another wrote: ‘Currency at Test level is runs and he hasn’t scored much in the last three years.’
A third cheekily said: ‘We are all sickened by his lack of runs.’
Warner did have some supporters, with one saying: “You can hold your head high David. You have borne the full brunt of hatred because of an incident involving others. I hope you finish on your terms.”