David Warner wins over the Barmy Army with a dramatic move in Ashes Test at Edgbaston

David Warner is winning plenty of new admirers in his last Test matches in England during The Ashes series, including the Barmy Army.

The veteran opener played on the frontier on day four of the first Ashes Test as the crowd in the Eric Hollies Stand peppered Aussie fielders with chants, songs and sleds. Test and Warner were not exempt from their anger.

However, Warner won over the Barmy army by crossing the border rope with his hand to his ear, signaling the mob to give him more.

He then stood with hands on hips, staring at the crowd and taking in their best shots.

Warner’s point of view was received graciously by the Barmy Army, who were as boisterous as ever during the gripping match.

Warner goads the audience into hitting him with their best shot, singing, singing and swearing at him during the play of the day

The Hollies Stand is named after the late Eric Hollies, a famous leg spinner who played for Warwickshire and England.

The stand is particularly significant as it is located at the end where Hollies Don Bradman famously bowled for a duck during the 1948 Ashes series when the Australian legend needed just four runs to exit cricket with a Test average of 100.

During cricket tests, the crowd in the stands is known for their impassioned and boisterous support, creating an electric atmosphere with lively chants, songs and enthusiastic cheers.

“A number of Aussie players were serenaded by the Hollies Stand, but it’s no surprise that David Warner got the loudest response,” one fan posted on social media.

“And he was the only one to cross the rope then, facing the partisan mob with hands on hips as if asking them to give the best of themselves.”

“Just witnessed David Warner channeling his inner rock star! Hands on hip, asking for the best from the crowd? He certainly masters the art of cricket and roll,” another posted.

“Hollies Stand bids him a great farewell for his final test innings for Australia and he does this,” a third fan commented.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli made similar moves in the 2021/22 series against England

It’s not the first time a cricket superstar has taken on the Barmy army, with former Indian captain Virat Kohli challenging the English public on multiple occasions.

One of the most memorable was when he put his hand to his ear in the fourth Test of the 2021/22 series as England were in deep trouble and the crowd went silent.

India famously won that match after rallying from just 191 in the first innings to a win by 157 runs to take a 2–1 lead in the five match series.

“I’m really proud of the character the team has shown, especially this morning the way the team bowled,” Kohli said at the time.

“It definitely ranks among the top three bowling performances I’ve experienced as an Indian captain.”

Australia need 174 runs and England seven wickets to secure a famous Ashes victory after Stuart Broad’s heroics ensured the captivating series opener went into day five with everything to play for.

With a set of 281 to win, Australia fell from 0-61 to 3-107 on stumps, after Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith all fell in a span of eight dramatic overs late Monday.