{"id":271795,"date":"2024-01-02T00:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T00:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamslivenews.com\/?p=271795"},"modified":"2024-01-02T06:50:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T06:50:44","slug":"david-warner-retires-from-odi-cricket-ahead-of-farewell-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamslive.com\/news\/2024\/01\/david-warner-retires-from-odi-cricket-ahead-of-farewell-test\/","title":{"rendered":"David Warner retires from ODI cricket ahead of farewell Test"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“Should I maintain my form over the next two years, I would gladly make myself available for the Champions Trophy,” said Warner.<\/p>\n

Australian opener David Warner officially announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket today, just days prior to his farewell Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting this Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The announcement came on New Year’s Day as the two-time Cricket World Cup champion decided to bid adieu to the ODI format. Throughout his career, the left-handed opener accumulated an impressive record, amassing 6,932 runs in 161 ODIs at an average of 45.30 and a formidable strike rate of 97.26.<\/p>\n

His illustrious career includes 22 centuries and 33 fifties, with his highest score being 179 runs.<\/p>\n

Warner, known for his prowess in global tournaments, exits with 1,527 ICC Cricket World Cup runs, averaging 56.55 and maintaining a strike rate faster than a run per ball. Only five male cricketers have outperformed him on the all-time World Cup run tally, with compatriot Ricky Ponting leading the list (1743). Warner boasts an impressive six centuries and five half-centuries in his World Cup journey.<\/p>\n

Expressing his sentiments, Warner stated during his announcement, as quoted by ICC, “I have to prioritize my family. I had planned this ODI retirement even during the World Cup. Winning the World Cup in India was an immense achievement.”<\/p>\n

Warner wraps up his ODI career on a high note, not only clinching the World Cup this year but also showcasing exceptional form, amassing 535 runs in 11 matches at an average of 48.63 and a striking strike rate of over 108. His performance included two centuries and two fifties, securing his position as the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Although stepping away from ODIs, Warner hinted at a potential return for the 2025 Champions Trophy if the team needs him. “Should I maintain my form over the next two years, I would gladly make myself available for the Champions Trophy,” mentioned Warner.<\/p>\n

Despite his ODI retirement, Warner remains open to participating in T20Is, especially with the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for June this year in the West Indies and the USA.<\/p>\n

-By Aditya Ahuja<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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