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Australia‘s cricketing icon, David Warner, has left an indelible mark on the sport and the nation, undoubtedly ranking among the finest cricketers to don the Australian colours. The left-handed batter has already announced his retirement from Test cricket following the ongoing Pakistan tour of Australia.
Renowned for his aggressive batting style and unwavering commitment to the game, Warner bid farewell to the crowd after departing on six runs in the second innings of the ongoing Test at the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground. As he took his leave, the juggernaut graced the crowd with a heartwarming gesture, leaving spectators and fans alike with a lasting memory of his illustrious career.
David Warner’s emotional farewell to MCG crowd
Following his dismissal by Mir Hamza in the sixth over, Warner made his way back to the dressing room, delivering a poignant farewell to the gathered fans at the MCG. Demonstrating his affable nature, he engaged in a lighthearted gesture by generously gifting his batting gloves to a young fan in the stands.
The significance of this moment is underscored by the 37-year-old’s remarkable track record at the MCG, where he has amassed a total of 912 runs. Notably, the venue holds a special place in Warner’s cricketing journey, being the venue for his T20 International debut.
Here is the video:
At the ground where he scored 912 Test runs, and made his T20I debut all those years, David Warner bids farewell to the MCG for one final time #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/0XQ6O74meH
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 28, 2023
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Australia crumbles in the second innings
Commencing the second innings with a lead of 54 runs, Australia encountered a rapid loss of their top four batters. David and Marnus Labuschagne managed to contribute six and four runs, respectively. At the same time, Usman Khawaja and Travis Head departed without scoring, registering ducks on the scoreboard. However, amidst the early setbacks, the innings found stability in the capable hands of Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh. The two seasoned campaigners showcased resilience, fighting at the crease and steering Australia to a score of 107/4 when Tea was called.
