SYDNEY- Australian opener David Warner has officially announced One-Day International (ODI) cricket career.
However, Warner hinted at the possibility of returning for the 2025 Champions Trophy if the team requires his services despite bidding farewell to ODIs.
The Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place in Pakistan, is making a comeback in 2025 after a hiatus since 2017. There are discussions about potentially transforming it into a T20 format.
Warner emphasized the importance of dedicating time to his family, saying that “I’ve got to give back to the family, and also on the back of that, I’m definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well,”.
He gave these remarks in a recent press conference at Sydney Cricket Ground.
The decision opened up opportunities for Warner to participate in various Twenty20 leagues worldwide while facilitating the progression of the Australian one-day team.
Warner’s ODI career concludes with 161 matches, amassing 6,932 runs at an impressive average of 45.30, including 22 centuries. Among Australians, only Ricky Ponting surpasses Warner in the number of one-day centuries. However, Warner will continue to be available for T20 cricket, eyeing the 2024 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States as a significant goal.
The 37 years old player, however, is all set to play his 112th and final Test match against Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday.
Warned made his contributions to his team since his debut in 2009 and played a pivotal role in securing World Cup victories for Australia in 2015 and 2023.
Australia now needs to find a new opener for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies in February.
